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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…
