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27 Jan 2026
National Design Guidance Updated To Shape Future Neighbourhoods
The government has published updated national design guidance aimed at raising the quality of new housing developments and creating neighbourhoods that are healthier, safer and…
27 Jan 2026
Councils Granted Election Delays To Complete Reorganisation
The government has confirmed it will bring forward legislation to postpone local elections for a number of councils undergoing local government reorganisation, citing the need…
19 Jan 2026
APPG For Rural Services Sets Priorities For The Year Ahead
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services held its Annual General Meeting at Westminster last week. The meeting brought together MPs and Peers to…
19 Jan 2026
Digital Landscape Overhaul Needed To Boost Connectivity And Drive Growth
Britain risks falling further behind global competitors unless persistent gaps in mobile and broadband coverage are tackled and the digital landscape overhauled, parliamentarians warn in…
19 Jan 2026
Rural Amendments Head to Lords Committee Stage
Following our recent coverage of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s call for stronger rural recognition in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, we wanted…
19 Jan 2026
Rural And Island Communities Under Growing Pressure
A new report examining rural and island communities in Scotland has highlighted growing pressures on childcare and older people’s care, set within a wider analysis…
19 Jan 2026
Children’s Care System Under Strain As Councils Face Rising Costs
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee has warned that England’s children’s residential care system is failing vulnerable children and placing growing, unsustainable pressure…
19 Jan 2026
Help Shape the Future of Community Energy Schemes
Ofgem is inviting members of the public to take part in new user research exploring how renewable energy initiatives can better serve local communities, in…
19 Jan 2026
Have Your Say on How AI Is Regulated in Healthcare
The Patients Association is gathering patient and public perspectives on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. These views will inform its response to…
19 Jan 2026
Spotlight on Rural Housing – January 2026
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…
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