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05 Jan 2026
New Satellite Technology Could Transform Rural Connectivity
The Countryside Alliance recently hosted a parliamentary roundtable on rural digital connectivity, bringing together parliamentarians, policymakers and industry experts to explore how next-generation technology could…
05 Jan 2026
Case Study Highlights Digital Consultation Success In The Cotswolds
Cotswold District Council has been featured in a new government case study showcasing how digital tools can improve community engagement in local plan consultations. Published…
05 Jan 2026
Project To Improve Service Access In Rural Areas Picks Up Award
A project supported by the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which aims to improve access to health services for people in rural areas, has won…
15 Dec 2025
Local Government Finance Settlement Due
Local Authorities across the country are waiting for the Provisional local Government Finance Settlement, due to be published this week. This will be the first…
15 Dec 2025
Review Launched into Mental Health, ADHD and Autism Services
The government has launched an independent review examining how mental health, ADHD and autism services are currently delivered, amid rising demand and growing pressures across…
15 Dec 2025
Government Unveils Child Poverty Strategy for 2030
The Government has published its new Child Poverty Strategy, setting out measures it says will lift around 550,000 children out of poverty by the end…
15 Dec 2025
Public Sector Readiness For Employment Rights Bill Assessed
New research published by the Commercial Services Group examines how well public sector organisations are prepared for the reforms set out in the Employment Rights…
15 Dec 2025
A force for local growth
The Local Government Association last week published a report entitled ‘A force for growth: Spotlighting the role of councils in enabling inclusive economic growth’. Produced…
15 Dec 2025
NFSP Postmasters Exceed Evri Scan-Out Target For The First Time
NFSP postmasters have achieved a significant milestone in Period 7, surpassing the Evri scan-out Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the first time since the measure…
08 Dec 2025
Will Devolution Deliver For Rural Communities?
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…
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