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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.
09 Oct 2023
Transport, health provision, loneliness and a lack of affordable housing top list of concerns identified by rural charities
New research by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) paints a picture of how organisations supporting rural communities have adapted post pandemic, and in response to the cost-of-living crisis....
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09 Oct 2023
New data reveals that there is just one electric vehicle charger for every ten miles in England’s county and rural areas
A new report from the County Council Network has found that the number of publicly-available electric vehicle charge points in England’s county and rural areas lags far behind major towns...
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09 Oct 2023
PM promises the right investment in transport
Using his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Rishi Sunak unveiled plans to scrap HS2 and redirect the money to a number of other transport projects. He told the conference...
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02 Oct 2023
Government’s new transport proposals divide opinions
The government’s announcement hailed as a “plan for motorists” has been met with mixed reviews. The “long-term plan to back drivers” details measures which include: Reviewing guidance on 20mph speed...
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02 Oct 2023
New tech to be trialled to boost local connectivity
The government has announced that it is piloting smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage, including 5G. Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire County Councils are among six areas in...
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18 Sep 2023
Warning that government must act now to avoid cost-of-living suicide rise in rural communities
A new stark warning from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) reveals the true picture of mental health concerns in rural areas. Following a Roundtable event looking at...
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18 Sep 2023
RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, explains how we can connect rural places
“Last week, I was invited to speak at the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum policy conference which was exploring the topic of Beyond ‘smart cities’ – next steps for...
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29 Aug 2023
Local Authorities called on to dramatically increase the number of EV public charging points to meet growing demand
A new study by Transport England and England’s Economic Heartland has found that there needs to be an almost six-fold increase in public electric vehicle charging points by 2025, in...
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29 Aug 2023
Calls on government to stop rural drivers being charged more for fuel as prices hit highest level for six months
It’s been reported this month that supermarkets are overcharging customers in rural areas for fuel, as petrol prices reach their highest level for six months. According to the AA, the...
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