Rural Communities
06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes
As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about the role housing plays in...
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23 Jun 2026
Rural Banking Access Raised In Lords
Access to face-to-face banking services was discussed in the House of Lords last week, with peers highlighting the importance of maintaining access for rural, coastal and vulnerable communities.
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02 Jun 2026
Community Pharmacies To Deliver More NHS Care
Community pharmacies are set to play an expanded role in NHS care under a new £340 million funding agreement and reforms due to be introduced from autumn 2026.
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26 May 2026
New Neighbourhood Guarantee Aims To Improve Local Services
Communities across England are set to see changes to local public services under a new government-backed “Neighbourhood Guarantee”, recently announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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12 May 2026
Report Reveals Rural Energy And Water Pressures
A new report from Rural England CIC has highlighted the very different energy and water challenges faced by people living in rural communities.
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12 May 2026
Chief Medical Officer Explores Rural Health Challenges In Devon
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has visited Devon as part of a wider fact-finding tour examining the health challenges facing people living in rural towns and communities.
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11 May 2026
Norfolk Pub Creates New Space For Families To Connect
A village pub in West Walton, Norfolk, is strengthening its role as a vital community hub with the launch of a new children’s play area and family?friendly seating space. Publicans...
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02 May 2026
This Bank Holiday Weekend, Let’s Rethink Rural England
This Bank Holiday Weekend, Let’s Rethink Rural England
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27 Apr 2026
Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill
The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...
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27 Apr 2026
New Queen Elizabeth Trust To Support Communities
A new UK-wide charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established to honour the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the centenary of her birth.
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