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Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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The House of Commons Transport Committee has published the Government’s response to its report Access Denied: Rights versus Reality in Disabled People’s Access to Transport. The report highlights the persistent barriers faced by disabled people across all modes of transport and calls for urgent, practical reforms.
In its response, the Government acknowledges these issues and sets out steps to embed accessibility within its forthcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy. Key measures include:
The Government stresses that accessibility must be a “golden thread” running through all aspects of transport planning and delivery — across urban and rural settings, and at both local and national levels. It also recognises that accessibility failings limit access to work, education, and healthcare, affecting not only individuals but wider economic and social inclusion.
While the commitments are positive, the report makes clear that lasting change will depend on stronger enforcement, cultural shifts across the sector, and meaningful inclusion of disabled people in decision-making.