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28 Mar 2022

Government Seeks Views and Experiences of UK Rural Broadband

ISPreview reports that the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has launched a new survey alongside the Government that seeks views and experiences of…

21 Mar 2022

Broadband scheme ‘preventing Devon village connections’

BBC reports that the scheme to provide decent broadband in rural Devon is actually preventing a village from getting access. Villagers in Northleigh, near Colyton,…

21 Mar 2022

Housing department reveals 25 councils to share £3m local design code funding

Planning reports that the Government has awarded twenty-five areas across England a share of £3 million as part of the Government’s Design Code Pathfinder Programme…

21 Mar 2022

Fear push for green energy following Ukraine crisis will see planning rules eased

The Daily Mail reports ministers are discussing relaxation of planning rules for onshore wind farms, despite warnings it will spark a rural backlash. Applications to…

15 Mar 2022

Mobile UK Update – The Electronic Communications Code

The Electronic Communications Code – What is it and why is it so important to mobile deployment? A blog produced by Mobile Uk Most of…

14 Mar 2022

New research exposes scale of healthcare inequalities in rural communities

UCLan researchers reveal stark inequalities between rural and urban communities in the UK, particularly in the North of England  The new report finds that rural…

14 Mar 2022

Businesses’ views sought on rural broadband connection

Rural SMEs are being invited to share their views and experiences of broadband connection and the effect this has on their business by completing a…

14 Mar 2022

Tourism campaign in Stafford Borough receives financial boost

A campaign to encourage more visitors into town centres in Stafford Borough has received a boost from a European-backed fund The ‘Our Beautiful Borough’ campaign…

14 Mar 2022

New Rules and Taller Masts to Boost 5G Mobile in Rural England

ISPreview reports that the Government has confirmed their intention to introduce a series of changes to Permitted Development (PD) rights for mobile infrastructure, which aims…

14 Mar 2022

UK ministers urged to promote e-bikes to tackle health and climate crises

The Guardian reports that ministers have been urged to consider subsidising e-bikes after a study found that mass use of such bikes could create more…