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18 Mar 2024

Preserving Traditional TV Services: Vital for Rural Communities

In a world where digital connectivity often defines access to essential services, a recent report by Ernst & Young Global Limited, TV Distribution After 2034,…

18 Mar 2024

Survey of Rural Market Town Group Highlights Service Challenges

Earlier this year, we surveyed members of our Rural Market Town Group (RMTG). This initiative aimed to gauge the status and challenges of services in…

18 Mar 2024

Navigating Organised Crime in Rural Communities

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has recently unveiled findings that cast new light on the challenges rural communities face regarding organised crime. A collaborative…

18 Mar 2024

Shaping the Future of Transport in the East by 2050

In a significant development last week, Transport East successfully introduced the Regional Strategy Hub’s Rural Mobility report in Parliament, marking a pivotal moment for rural…

18 Mar 2024

Reviving Rural England: A Comprehensive Plan to Address the Rural Housing Crisis

An influential manifesto was launched by English Rural yesterday, targeting key policymakers ahead of the upcoming General Election. Crafted by the leading experts in rural…

18 Mar 2024

Winning The Rural Vote: Unlocking Rural Transport Potential

In our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign this week, we turn our focus to a cornerstone of rural vitality and accessibility: Rural Transport. As a…

11 Mar 2024

Winning the Rural Vote: Securing Affordable Rural Housing

Each week, our Winning the Rural Vote Campaign zeroes in on a different critical policy area, and this week, we delve into the pressing issue…

11 Mar 2024

Spring Budget 2024

The Spring Budget, presented last week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has sparked interest and concern among rural communities and their advocates. The Rural Services Network…

11 Mar 2024

Village Halls: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Rural Communities

The Chancellor’s announcement of £5 million towards the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund for England is a significant win for rural communities. This timely injection…

11 Mar 2024

Community Solutions for Rural Transport

In rural areas across England, the accessibility and availability of transport services are more than just conveniences—they are lifelines. The Community Transport Association (CTA) has…