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.
06 Jun 2016
£500k for rural transport scheme
ALMOST £500,000 has been awarded to support an innovative rural bus service in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire Council successfully secured £469,200 from the government’s £21m Sustainable Travel Fund. The funding...
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05 Jun 2016
Chance to shape transport network
Rural communities have an opportunity to help shape the public and school transport in Dorset. Dorset County Council is asking people for their views on proposals for a more flexible...
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14 May 2016
Expansion for innovative bus service
AN innovative rural bus services is set to carry more passengers after expanding to cover North Lincolnshire. Rural residents are being offered access to Lincolnshire County Council‘s unique CallConnect rural...
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04 Feb 2016
Rural bus services ‘being wiped out’
RURAL bus services are being wiped out as local authorities are forced to slash transport budgets, say campaigners. Millions of pounds cut from essential everyday services were leaving local subsidised...
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10 Jan 2016
Dorset plans £500k rural bus cuts
Dorset County Council is looking to save £500,000 from a review of rural bus services. The local authority is asking local people how they would be affected if the council stops...
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19 Jul 2015
Transport for an ageing rural society
Viable alternative transport options to the car is important for the health and wellbeing of an ageing population, says Brian Wilson. A fairly recent news item told us that there...
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31 May 2015
Fuel price cut for remote rural areas
MOTORISTS living in some of the most rural communities can now benefit from a 5p per litre fuel price cut. The government’s rural fuel rebate scheme will allow 125,000 people...
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18 Apr 2015
Study aims to improve rural transport
A MAJOR study will examine ways of improving rural community transport so residents can access vital services. A £196,000 grant will enable West Berkshire Council to identify ways of improving...
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27 Mar 2015
£7.6m for rural local transport
THE government has unveiled £7.6m for local authorities to try new ways of delivering local transport in rural areas. Winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund were announced by...
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22 Mar 2015
Call for rural transport investment
COMMUNITY transport schemes need a cash injection and volunteers to meet growing demand, politicians have been warned. There are an estimated 2,000 community transport schemes across England, ranging from solo car...
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