Access to Services
17 Mar 2025
New Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at catalysing what is described as the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With the ambitious...
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17 Mar 2025
Addressing the Challenges of Public Charge Points for EVs in Rural Areas
The recent report by the Public Accounts Committee, paints a stark picture of the current state and challenges of expanding public charge point infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the...
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10 Mar 2025
Join ACRE in Celebrating Village Halls Week 2025
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is looking forward to the return of Village Halls Week, scheduled for 17-23 March 2025. Village Halls Week is an annual celebration that...
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03 Mar 2025
The Disappearing Rural Banks: Parliamentary Debates Over a Deepening Challenge
Recent discussions in the House of Commons have brought to light the severe implications of bank closures in rural areas. Led by Simon Hoare, MP for North Dorset, a debate...
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03 Mar 2025
NAO Highlights Sustainability Crisis in Local Government Finances
A National Audit Office (NAO) report reveals critical sustainability issues in local government finances, driven by rising demands on essential services and delays in finance reform. Despite a 4% increase...
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25 Feb 2025
Government Announces Exceptional Financial Support for 30 Councils
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that select councils experiencing significant financial difficulties will receive additional government support to aid in balancing their budgets for the...
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24 Feb 2025
Urgent Need for Support Among UK’s Unpaid Carers
A recent State of Caring Survey conducted by Carers UK has exposed significant challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK, revealing a distressing trend of overwhelm and inadequate support....
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24 Feb 2025
Expansion of Urgent Dental Care: 700,000 New Appointments to Address NHS Accessibility
The Department of Health and Social Care, along with NHS England, has announced the rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments in England, following directions issued to integrated care boards...
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18 Feb 2025
Big News for Halifax Businesses: Introducing the SMEB Cube!
Have you noticed the trend of banks and building societies shifting towards online services, leaving fewer branches on our high streets? This change can make cash deposits a real hassle...
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11 Feb 2025
NPA Highlights Funding Crisis in Rural Pharmacies
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has recently brought to light a critical issue impacting rural communities across rural communities in England, particularly in the South West. Over the past decade,...
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