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09 Sep 2024

The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities

Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social…

09 Sep 2024

Risk Of Rural ‘Pharmacy Deserts’ Threatens Medicine Supplies, New Analysis Reveals

Many rural areas risk being left as ‘pharmacy deserts’ if current pharmacy closure rates continue, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found. New NPA analysis of pharmacy…

09 Sep 2024

Local Government Funding

The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Jim McMahon MP has emphasised the direction of the new Government confirming they will “Provide…

09 Sep 2024

The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders

A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the…

09 Sep 2024

National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Retrofit Information, Support, and Expertise (RISE)

As we count down the days to the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to highlight Retrofit Information, Support, and Expertise (RISE) as one…

09 Sep 2024

National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Go Cornwall Bus

As we approach the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to spotlight one of this year’s conference sponsors,  Go Cornwall Bus, a crucial provider…

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09 Sep 2024

Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Findings…

02 Sep 2024

New Homes Accelerator Programme Aims to Unblock Housing Delays

The Government has introduced the New Homes Accelerator programme to address delays in the construction of new homes across England. The initiative, announced by Deputy…

02 Sep 2024

Council Spending on Temporary Housing Soars to Record £1 Billion

Newly released figures from the government reveal that local authorities across England have been compelled to spend a staggering £1 billion on temporary accommodation for…

02 Sep 2024

Findings On How Language Can Influence The Case For Rural Investment To Be Presented Nationally

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will present findings on how language can help or hinder the case for rural investment at the…