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03 Aug 2026
Rural Making a Difference: Turning Evidence into Action
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can evidence, lived experience and local knowledge be used to influence policy and deliver meaningful change for rural communities? Join the...
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03 Aug 2026
Rural Connectivity: Connecting Communities in a Digital Age
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online Reliable digital connectivity is no longer a luxury. It underpins access to employment, education, healthcare, public services and social connection, but significant...
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03 Aug 2026
Rural Net Zero: Practical Solutions for Resilient Communities
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can rural communities make progress towards net zero in ways that are practical, affordable and responsive to local circumstances? Join the...
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03 Aug 2026
Rural Fair Funding: The Foundation for Thriving Rural Communities
Monday 14 September 2026 | 10:00am–11:30am | Online Fair funding is fundamental to the future of rural communities. It affects the ability of local authorities to deliver essential services, invest...
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02 Aug 2026
Rural Transport: Connecting People, Places and Opportunity
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can rural transport systems better connect people with employment, education, services and opportunity? Join the Rural Services Network for a dedicated...
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02 Aug 2026
Rural Access to Health and Care Services: Addressing Inequalities, Improving Wellbeing
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can we ensure people living in rural communities have fair access to the health, care and wellbeing support they need? Join...
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01 Aug 2026
Rural Economy and Regeneration: Supporting Growth in Rural Communities
Monday 14 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can rural businesses, communities and local economies be supported to innovate, grow and thrive? And how can policy and investment respond...
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01 Aug 2026
Rural Affordable Housing and Planning: Join the Conversation
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can rural communities secure the affordable homes they need, and how can the planning system support sustainable rural growth? Join the...
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28 Jul 2026
A New Prime Minister: What It Means for Rural Communities
Andy Burnham has entered Downing Street promising a “circuit breaker for Britain”, with a new approach focused on devolution, the cost of living and giving local areas more power to...
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28 Jul 2026
Could Political Reform Create New Opportunities for Rural Policy?
A recent blog from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) explores how major political change can sometimes create unexpected opportunities for rural policy. Professor Neil Ward reflects on...
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