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12 Oct 2026
Rural Community Transport: Keeping Communities Connected
A lift to a medical appointment, a journey to college or a trip to meet friends. In rural communities, being able to make that journey can make a significant difference...
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12 Oct 2026
One In Four Children Wait A Year For Community Care
More than one in four children waiting for community health services in England have been on the list for at least a year, according to new analysis by The King’s...
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05 Oct 2026
Rural Households Face 74% Heating Oil Rise As Winter Approaches
Rural households that rely on heating oil are facing sharply higher costs as winter approaches. New analysis from Action with Communities in Rural England show that heating oil prices increased...
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05 Oct 2026
Rising Social Care Costs Increase Pressure On Council Services
Rising social care demand is placing growing pressure on council finances and the wider services communities depend on. Official Government figures show that English councils spent £27.4 billion on adult...
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05 Oct 2026
How Rural Councils Are Preparing For Flooding
From volunteer flood watchers to groundwater alerts, a new collection of case studies shows how parish and town councils are helping rural communities prepare for flooding. Published by the National...
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05 Oct 2026
Get Involved In Community Transport Week 2026
Community Transport Week returns from 12–16 October, offering an opportunity to celebrate the services and people who help communities stay connected. Organised by the Community Transport Association (CTA), this year’s...
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05 Oct 2026
Almost £10 Million Announced For Community Food Projects
DEFRA has announced almost £10 million in funding to help 45 communities across England improve access to healthy, affordable food. Each recipient local authority will receive £222,000 to develop projects...
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28 Sep 2026
National Cultural Framework To Reset How Culture Is Delivered
The Local Government Association has set out for the first time a proposal to create a new coherent and robust cultural system that provides a shared responsibility for how culture...
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28 Sep 2026
More Than 280,000 People Lose Their Local Pharmacy In 2026
More than 280,000 people in England have seen their local pharmacy close in the first eight months of 2026, according to analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). The NPA’s...
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28 Sep 2026
National Rural Conference Focuses On Rural Policy
The Rural Services Network last week hosted the National Rural Conference, an opportunity to bring together members of the RSN to focus on rural policy and effective solutions for meeting...
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