Hot Topics

Hot Topics

13 Jul 2026

Public Invited to Shape the Future of Adult Social Care

The public will be invited to help shape the future of adult social care in England as part of a major national conversation being launched…

13 Jul 2026

Britain’s Leading Edge Launches 2026 Manifesto

A new manifesto setting out the case for greater investment in rural and coastal regions was launched by Britain’s Leading Edge at last week’s Local…

13 Jul 2026

New Mapping Tool Highlights Gaps in Bus Services

A new interactive Bus Mapping Tool from the Campaign for Better Transport is providing a detailed picture of where bus services are falling short across…

06 Jul 2026

Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes

As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about…

06 Jul 2026

Toolkit Launched To Support Rural Affordable Housing

Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation  Rural communities…

06 Jul 2026

Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes

As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital…

06 Jul 2026

Green Book Reforms To Boost Regional Investment

The Government has announced further reforms to the Treasury‘s Green Book, aiming to ensure investment decisions better reflect the needs and opportunities of communities across…

06 Jul 2026

A Rural Touring Story

The last time the infrastructure of rural touring was researched was before the pandemic and a lot has changed since then. The University of Warwick’s…

30 Jun 2026

Time For Rural?

Time For Rural?

30 Jun 2026

University Continues Campaign For Lincoln Dental School

The University of Lincoln's campaign to establish a dental school in the county has continued to gather momentum following provisional approval from the General Dental…