Rural Transport
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.
03 Nov 2026
Budget Promises Growth In Every Postcode, But Will It Reach Rural Communities?
The Budget offers opportunities for rural homes, businesses and services. The next test is whether funding and delivery reflect the realities of rural life. The Government’s promise of “good growth...
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29 Oct 2026
Bringing advice closer to rural communities
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre’s Advice Bus is helping people in dispersed rural communities access vital advice and support, wherever they live. For people living in rural communities,...
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12 Oct 2026
Rural Community Transport: Keeping Communities Connected
A lift to a medical appointment, a journey to college or a trip to meet friends. In rural communities, being able to make that journey can make a significant difference...
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05 Oct 2026
Get Involved In Community Transport Week 2026
Community Transport Week returns from 12–16 October, offering an opportunity to celebrate the services and people who help communities stay connected. Organised by the Community Transport Association (CTA), this year’s...
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02 Sep 2026
Callconnect Celebrates 25 Years Of Connecting Rural Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council is celebrating 25 years of Callconnect, its demand-responsive bus service helping rural residents reach work, education, healthcare, shops and other essential destinations. The first Callconnect services began...
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10 Aug 2026
Transport East Highlights Rural Mobility Challenges and Innovation
Transport East has highlighted the continuing challenges facing rural communities in accessing transport, alongside work to test new approaches to rural mobility, in its latest Annual Report. A key focus...
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10 Aug 2026
Support For Transport And Construction Innovators
UK businesses developing proven solutions in transport and construction are being invited to apply for a new programme designed to help them take their innovations to the next stage of...
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02 Aug 2026
Rural Transport: Connecting People, Places and Opportunity
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 1:30pm–3:30pm | Online How can rural transport systems better connect people with employment, education, services and opportunity? Join the Rural Services Network for a dedicated...
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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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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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