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The Government has announced a new round of funding to improve energy efficiency across public sector buildings, aiming to reduce energy costs and cut carbon emissions. Through the latest phase of the Public Sector Decarbonisation...
There are now less than two months left before Warm Homes: Local Grant Expressions of Interest must be submitted (deadline of 1 December 2024). Retrofit Support, Information and Expertise (RISE) is increasing its support to...
On 23 September 2024 the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) and the Warm Homes: Local Grant (formerly known as the Home Upgrade Grant) were announced. Both schemes are now open for applications...
Community heat refers to local heating systems that provide energy to multiple homes from a central low-carbon source. These systems are designed to reduce fossil fuel reliance, enhance energy efficiency, and empower communities by giving them control over their energy...
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a 100% green energy supplier is knowing that we are supporting independent businesses around the UK. Many of our generators have an inspirational story to tell and we are proud to be...
The Rural Business School at Duchy College has launched its innovative Farm Net Zero maize trials at the Stoke Climsland campus to investigate how the College can reduce its environmental impact of maize cultivation, a key crop for many dairy...
The Department for Transport has announced that communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. Up to 500 UK manufacturing jobs are set to be supported as bus operator Go Ahead announced a major...
Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite the increase in public EV chargers, rural regions lag behind urban areas, exacerbating disparities in...
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, " Insights for the Decarbonised Electricity System: Journeys through Planning ," by the Aldersgate Group, RenewableUK, and...
Both political parties have set out how they intend to progress decarbonizing the UK’s 27 million homes, including the 2 million rural homes not connected to mains gas. The Conservatives rowed back from their 2026 boiler ban for off gas...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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