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30 Sep 2024
Are you a business or household struggling with poor indoor mobile coverage and connectivity?
Connecting Devon and Somerset’s (CDS) Mobile Boost scheme offers businesses and homes in Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Somerset vouchers of up to £1,300 towards technology to help improve indoor mobile...
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24 Sep 2024
Rural Economy: A Sleeping Giant Worth £19 Billion
As the new government prioritises economic growth, a landmark report published today reveals the enormous potential of the rural economy, which could generate billions of pounds annually in additional tax...
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24 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
We are delighted to report that the 2024 National Rural Conference was an incredible success! Over four transformative days, we welcomed 655 attendees from across the country, representing a wide...
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24 Sep 2024
Government Unveils New Decent Homes Standard and Tenant Protections in Rented Sectors
The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing...
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24 Sep 2024
New Towns Taskforce to Recommend Sites for Economic Growth and Housing by Next Year
Recently, The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the first meeting of the New Towns Taskforce, asking them to identify and recommend locations for new towns within the next year. Building on the...
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24 Sep 2024
New Research Warns of Billions in Costs for Councils Under Proposed Waste Carbon Tax
A new tax on carbon emissions from waste incineration, set to be introduced under the expanded Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2028, could see local councils bearing billions in costs...
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24 Sep 2024
Local Innovation: Community Micro-Enterprises Transforming Rural Care
In the regions of Westmorland and Furness, a groundbreaking initiative has been making significant strides in reshaping local care through the power of community micro-enterprises. Spearheaded by Community Catalysts, the...
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24 Sep 2024
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership Launched
With rural communities increasingly on the frontline of extreme weather and the devastating impacts of flooding, a unique partnership was launched on 23 September to support rural flood resilience and...
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17 Sep 2024
Inaugural Meeting of the APPG for Rural Services: A Promising Start for Rural Communities
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services, supported by the Rural Services Network as the Secretariat, held its inaugural meeting last week with a clear sense of enthusiasm and...
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17 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference Kicks Off with Focus on Fair Funding and Economic Regeneration
The 2024 National Rural Conference commenced yesterday, bringing together over 200 engaged delegates to discuss two crucial topics: Rural Fair Funding and the Rural Economy & Regeneration. The first day...
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