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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…
