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29 Jan 2026

Delivering World-Class Mobile Connectivity Requires A Planning System Fit For Purpose

Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services,…

29 Jan 2026

Petition launched calling on the Government to protect terrestrial television

The Rural Services Network and Silver Voices are both members of the Broadcast 2040+ campaign: a broad coalition of organisations working to ensure that free-to-air…

29 Jan 2026

Will Devolution Deliver for Rural Communities? New Research Released

New research shows how England’s devolution programme could unlock the delivery of affordable homes in rural communities – if rural priorities are embedded in local strategies and…

29 Jan 2026

Build Communities, not just housing estates

I would suggest creating Community Land Trust for all new developments. A trust can build homes much cheaper and offer the land owner a good…

29 Jan 2026

Grow your business by specialising in retrofit

Take your first step by joining the Retrofit Essentials for the Supply Chain Bootcamp. The UK retrofit sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by net-zero…

29 Jan 2026

Connecting Voices, Strengthening Minds: The National Rural and Islands Mental Health Forum

Across the UK, rural and island communities face distinct mental health challenges shaped by geography, workforce pressures, climate change and inequality. At the same time,…

29 Jan 2026

Long-awaited Government proposals to change the planning system announced

The last few weeks have seen the publication of long-awaited Government proposals to change the planning system. The scale of change is generational and its…

29 Jan 2026

Worrying times for the countryside, conservation sector

Job numbers continue to fall and recruitment stutters. 2025 saw a fall in the number of people on payrolls and the estimated number of vacancies in…

29 Jan 2026

Community lifestyle checks

We are reaching out to invite community venues across Lincolnshire to host a free Lifestyle Advice & Wellbeing Clinic, delivered by student Paramedics, Pharmacists, and…

29 Jan 2026

Grant funding available to help pubs add new services and activities

Pub is The Hub may be able to offer grants of up to £6,000 to publicans in rural, remote, or deprived areas, who want to offer additional…