Author: <span>Richard</span>
04 Apr 2022
Taxi fares to increase by 12.1% in the rural Devon
BBC reports that taxi fares in a rural part of Devon are to rise by 12% after councillors agreed current rates were too low Members of the council’s licensing committee...
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04 Apr 2022
Masterplan lays out future of transport network in the Midlands
Business Live reports that regional transport body Midlands Connect is launching a strategic plan entitled ‘Greener, Fairer, Stronger’, which sets out the future of transport in the Midlands The plan...
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04 Apr 2022
Multi Billion Boost to Gigabit Broadband in Rural England
ISPreview reports that the Australian-based financial services firm Macquarie Group and UK Government have jointly announced a new £12bn private investment in “sustainable infrastructure”, which among other things includes a...
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04 Apr 2022
Hinterland – 4 April 2022
In Hinterland this week, cash point under pressure, covid vulnerable communities under pressure, coastal communities under pressure, wood burning homes under pressure, housebuilding bodies under pressure and the potent effect...
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29 Mar 2022
Overarching Rural Lens review of Levelling Up White Paper published
Is the Levelling Up White Paper fit for purpose in the rural context? That’s the question being explored by the Rural Services Network in its overarching Rural Lens critique of...
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28 Mar 2022
New report analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering school transport services
The County Councils Network has released a new report which analyses the challenges county authorities face in delivering home to school transport services, including the impact of the record fuel...
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28 Mar 2022
Schools white paper unveiled
The BBC reports that the Department for Education has published the Schools White Paper on Monday 28th March, setting out new measures for schools to ensure children are being supported...
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28 Mar 2022
England schools set for minimum week length in new rules
An article published by the BBC details how all schools in England will have to open for at least 32.5 hours a week, under government plans The length of the...
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28 Mar 2022
Johnson to defy cabinet fears and push for onshore wind expansion
The Guardian reports that Boris Johnson is expected to open the door to more onshore wind in the forthcoming energy strategy, despite some cabinet ministers lobbying against relaxing planning laws...
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28 Mar 2022
Spring Statement ‘blow for rural businesses’ with calls for more support
The Yorkshire Post reports that the Spring Statement signified a “blow for rural businesses”, Ministers have been warned, with “insufficient support for the rural economy and hospitality businesses” Cuts in...
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