Author: <span>Richard</span>
06 Jun 2023
Gemserv research finds rapid growth in skills needed to achieve net zero targets in the South West
A new report written by Gemserv on behalf of the South West Net Zero Hub working with the region’s Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS) has found that, at current installation rates...
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25 May 2023
Rural households left feeling isolated by the cost of living crisis
A survey of rural households out today by the Rural Services Network (RSN), shows that more than 75% of respondents say that their financial situation has got worse over the...
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19 May 2023
Pressure is mounting on the Government to safeguard digital terrestrial TV
Pressure is mounting on the Government to safeguard digital terrestrial TV (more commonly known as Freeview) and aerial radio services until at least 2040 Last week the Broadcast 2040+ campaign,...
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19 May 2023
MPs say poor transport to mental health services causing crisis in rural England
The Guardian reports the lack of transport to mental health services is causing a crisis in England’s rural communities, MPs have said. A report, compiled from 50 submissions and 11...
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19 May 2023
Bus £2 fare cap extended to end of October
The BBC reports that the £2 cap on bus fares in England has been extended again until the end of October, the government has announced. The cap, which applies to...
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19 May 2023
One million cancel broadband as living costs rise
The BBC reports that up to one million people cancelled their broadband in the last year because of the high cost of living, a survey by Citizens Advice suggests. Citizens...
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19 May 2023
Taskforce to transform older people’s housing underway
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off last week as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London The Department for Levelling Up, Housing...
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19 May 2023
Homes England launches it next 5-year Strategic Plan
The Government’s housing and regeneration agency unveiled its next five-year Strategic Plan on the 16th of May, setting out how it will support communities and families by enabling the delivery...
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19 May 2023
National Rural Crime Network Conference – 27th June 2023
The National Rural Crime Network will be hosting its first Annual Rural Crime Conference on 27th June 2023. The National Rural Crime Network champions a better understanding of crime in...
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19 May 2023
Transport East Rural Mobility Survey Results Dashboard
Over November and December 2022, Transport East ran a survey with local parish councils to help understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural communities across the Transport East region....
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