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15 Apr 2024

Localis Issues Essay Collection on Building Consent for Housing Renewal

Last week, independent think-tank Localis published a collection of essays from leading planning experts and local council leaders setting out ideas for how popular approval…

15 Apr 2024

New Telecoms Report: Wireless Infrastructure Strategy at Risk

Government ambitions for widespread adoption of 5G are at risk of being missed if actions outlined in the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy (WIS), which marked its…

15 Apr 2024

Rural England Leads in Solar Energy, yet Potential Remains Vastly Untapped

Groundbreaking analysis from the Countryside Charity, CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), published last week, reveals that rural homes in England are leading the way…

15 Apr 2024

Faster Broadband Expansion in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

In a significant boost for digital connectivity in Cornwall, Wildanet, a local contractor, has been awarded a £41 million contract to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across…

08 Apr 2024

Winning The Rural Vote: Empowering Rural Planning

This week, our “Winning the Rural Vote” campaign shines a spotlight on the pivotal chapter of Rural Planning. As we wrap up our series, it’s…

08 Apr 2024

Royal Mail Proposes Major Service Overhaul Amid Financial Struggles

Royal Mail has announced a proposed overhaul of its service, aiming to address the challenges of plummeting letter volumes and financial losses. The proposal includes…

08 Apr 2024

Ensuring Access For All: Broadcast Services in the Fight For Rural Connectivity

Amid escalating concern about high-speed broadband infrastructure and connectivity, the essential role of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, and broadcast radio services…

08 Apr 2024

Rural Digital Inclusion: Navigating the Digital Divide

The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK’s rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of…

08 Apr 2024

The Closure of Northumberland Banks: A Reflection on Rural Banking Challenges

The impending closure of the last two bank branches in Alnwick, Northumberland — Lloyds and Halifax — scheduled for January 2025, has not only highlighted…

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08 Apr 2024

Spotlight on Rural Housing – March 2024

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…