The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – Trent and Dove

Formed in 2001, Trent & Dove is a Housing Association providing affordable housing for rent and shared ownership in both rural and urban areas across the Midlands. We are a not-for-profit organisation, any surpluses are used for maintaining our homes, building new properties and providing community support. We are driven to make a difference to […]
The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Supporter – NICRE

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) exists to foster rural enterprise and unlock the potential in the UK’s rural economies
The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – NFU (National Farmers Union)

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The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – BT

Helping you do more for less Local government organisations are under increasing pressure. Although you’re being asked to reduce costs, you’re expected to deliver economic growth, while improving the quality of your services. But technology can help. With the right technology partner, you can accelerate the flow of information between people and organisations. By driving […]
The National Rural Conference 2021 Conference Sponsor – NALC

Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is a membership organisation and the only national body representing England’s 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors. NALC works in partnership with 43 county associations to support, promote and improve local councils. NALC provides a national voice for local councils by campaigning […]
Two million rural homes and businesses to benefit in £5 billion broadband upgrade

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Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; owners should not face a postcode lottery

MPs on the Transport Committee have delivered a report containing a set of recommendations for the Government to boost the uptake of electric vehicles ahead of the net zero deadline
Three UK calls for policy reform to speed up rural connectivity

New research from CCS Insight and Three UK shows that those in rural areas could get gigabit broadband faster for half the cost of fixed line technology, if the government backs fixed wireless access (FWA) via 5G
Somerset council leaders seek Government help on phosphates halting new homes

A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and Moors
Norwich considers introducing a congestion charge

the parliamentary Transport for Norwich joint committee is planning a public consultation to introduce a congestion charge and other measures to curb carbon emissions in Norwich