Author: <span>Richard</span>
02 Aug 2021
The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – BT
Helping you do more for less Local government organisations are under increasing pressure. Although you’re being asked to reduce costs, you’re expected to deliver economic growth, while improving the quality...
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02 Aug 2021
The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – NALC
Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is a membership organisation and the only national body representing England’s 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors....
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02 Aug 2021
Two million rural homes and businesses to benefit in £5 billion broadband upgrade
The Government has previously announced Project Gigabit, where millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5billion...
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02 Aug 2021
Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; owners should not face a postcode lottery
MPs on the Transport Committee have delivered a report containing a set of recommendations for the Government to boost the uptake of electric vehicles ahead of the net zero deadline,...
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02 Aug 2021
Three UK calls for policy reform to speed up rural connectivity
New research from CCS Insight and Three UK shows that those in rural areas could get gigabit broadband faster for half the cost of fixed line technology, if the government...
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02 Aug 2021
Somerset council leaders seek Government help on phosphates halting new homes
A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and...
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02 Aug 2021
Norwich considers introducing a congestion charge
The BBC covers news that the parliamentary Transport for Norwich joint committee is planning a public consultation to introduce a congestion charge and other measures to curb carbon emissions in...
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02 Aug 2021
Hinterland – 2 August 2021
In Hinterland this week – a lack of rural cash, don’t rush to redeem your right to a takeaway or taxi ride as a reward for being vaccinated in rural...
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27 Jul 2021
July 2021 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight
Welcome to the July 2021 Rural Services Partnership Spotlight In this edition we showcase the diverse work undertaken by member organisations, in rural areas across the country featuring articles on...
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26 Jul 2021
Health in Coastal Communities
The BBC has reported on the latest annual report by Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty into the health of coastal communities It states that : A national strategy is...
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