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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
28 Jul 2026
Record Numbers Still Unable To Afford Essentials
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) suggests the cost of living continues to place significant pressure on millions of households across the…
28 Jul 2026
New Guidance Aims to Improve Rural Walking and Cycling Routes
Local authorities have been given new guidance to help create safer, more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling routes across rural England, with the publication of…
28 Jul 2026
Rural Crime Report Highlights Progress, But Warns Threat Remains
The latest NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2026 suggests that while the financial cost of rural crime has fallen for a second consecutive year, the…
28 Jul 2026
Free Tool to Help Households Cut Energy Bills
Members may wish to share this free Energy Choices Tool with residents and communities looking to reduce energy bills or improve their home’s energy efficiency.…
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