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.
01 Dec 2025
RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open
We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major issues shaping rural communities across...
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03 Nov 2025
New IMD Acknowledges Challenges Of Measuring Rural Need
The Government has published the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (IoD 2025) – the seventh update of England’s official measure of multiple deprivation – alongside, for the first time, a...
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03 Nov 2025
MPs Warn Rural Communities Risk Missing Out from Bus Services Act Reforms
Thousands of passengers could benefit from more reliable bus services after the Government’s Bus Services Act became law on 27 October 2025. The legislation gives councils new powers to protect...
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03 Nov 2025
SEND Reforms Need To Address Home To School Transport Pressures
Local authorities are struggling to balance their legal duty to provide transport for eligible pupils and the duty to balance their budget, says the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO’s...
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13 Oct 2025
More Than A Minibus: The Reality Of Rural Transport
This week is Community Transport Week, a nationwide celebration of the extraordinary role that community transport plays in helping people stay connected. Across rural England, community transport schemes are a...
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06 Oct 2025
Celebrate Community Transport Week: 13–17 October 2025
Next week, communities across the UK will come together for Community Transport Week (CTWeek25), a nationwide celebration of the extraordinary role community transport plays in helping people stay connected. Running...
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18 Sep 2025
The National Rural Conference 2025 – Rural Transport
The National Rural Conference 2025 is kindly: Supported by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Rural Transport The Speaker Presentations can be downloaded below: Kerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural...
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15 Sep 2025
MPs Back Bus Reform Bill in Commons Vote
Last week, The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill was cleared in the House of Commons by 362 votes to 87, paving the way for what ministers call the most significant...
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08 Sep 2025
Campaign Win For Rural And Small Town Buses
The Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed a major report from the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, which backs many of its key calls for improving bus services in...
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01 Sep 2025
Affordable Housing and Rural Transport Challenges in Lancashire
BBC North West recently reported on the difficulties faced by people living and working in the village of Silverdale, Lancashire. The coverage highlighted two issues familiar across many rural areas:...
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