Rural Net Zero
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.
13 Jul 2026
Britain’s Leading Edge Launches 2026 Manifesto
A new manifesto setting out the case for greater investment in rural and coastal regions was launched by Britain’s Leading Edge at last week’s Local Government Association (LGA) Conference. The...
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08 Jun 2026
Government Explores Community Battery Rollout
Government Explores Community Battery Rollout
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18 May 2026
What The King’s Speech Means For Rural Areas
The King’s Speech sets out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, outlining the Bills and policy priorities Ministers intend to bring before Parliament
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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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30 Apr 2026
Retrofitting Rural Homes: The Challenge, and the Opportunity
Rural housing sits right at the heart of the UK’s net zero challenge. Domestic buildings account for approximately 35% of the UK’s total energy useand around 20-25% of carbon emissions. In rural...
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27 Apr 2026
Rural Impact In Focus As Clean Energy Accelerates
The Government has set out an accelerated vision for the UK’s clean energy transition, alongside renewed parliamentary scrutiny of what this shift could mean for rural communities.
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27 Apr 2026
Leaders Highlight Rural Role in National Resilience
A coalition of rural local authorities has written to ministers, setting out the critical role that rural and peripheral areas can play in strengthening the UK’s resilience and prosperity.
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21 Apr 2026
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
Fuel Pressures Extend Beyond Households
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13 Apr 2026
Faster Approvals For Clean Energy Projects
The Government has announced measures to accelerate planning and regulatory approvals for two major clean energy projects - Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels - by appointing the Environment Agency...
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07 Apr 2026
Simpler Recycling Rollout Starts
Clear new rules on how households sort their recycling and waste have come into force across England, aiming to end longstanding confusion and support more consistent, streamlined collections.
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