Rural Communities
20 Oct 2026
Your Place, Your Future: Help Shape The Future Of Rural Communities
What do rural communities want from their councils and local areas by 2040? A new national conversation from the Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting residents and organisations across England...
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05 Oct 2026
How Rural Councils Are Preparing For Flooding
From volunteer flood watchers to groundwater alerts, a new collection of case studies shows how parish and town councils are helping rural communities prepare for flooding. Published by the National...
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01 Oct 2026
New Clitheroe Play Park Leaves Youngsters Jumping For Joy
CLITHEROE youngsters were ‘jumping for joy’ after the opening of a £300,000 play park. Ribble Valley Mayor Jan Alcock cut the ribbon at the Edisford Bridge Play Park, which features...
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03 Aug 2026
Rural Making a Difference: Turning Evidence into Action
Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can evidence, lived experience and local knowledge be used to influence policy and deliver meaningful change for rural communities? Join the...
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28 Jul 2026
Record Numbers Still Unable To Afford Essentials
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) suggests the cost of living continues to place significant pressure on millions of households across the UK, despite some improvements in...
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28 Jul 2026
New Guidance Aims to Improve Rural Walking and Cycling Routes
Local authorities have been given new guidance to help create safer, more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling routes across rural England, with the publication of Active Travel England‘s first Rural...
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28 Jul 2026
Rural Crime Report Highlights Progress, But Warns Threat Remains
The latest NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2026 suggests that while the financial cost of rural crime has fallen for a second consecutive year, the impact on rural communities remains...
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20 Jul 2026
New Flexible Bus Service Goes the Extra Mile
A new demand-responsive bus service has launched in Westmorland and Furness, offering a fresh approach to tackling one of rural communities’ most persistent challenges – access to reliable public transport....
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13 Jul 2026
Report Highlights Rural Economy Priorities
A report published today by the Labour Rural Research Group explores the opportunities and challenges facing the rural economy and sets out a series of recommendations aimed at unlocking growth...
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13 Jul 2026
New Mapping Tool Highlights Gaps in Bus Services
A new interactive Bus Mapping Tool from the Campaign for Better Transport is providing a detailed picture of where bus services are falling short across England and Wales, helping identify...
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