Unveiling Hidden Realities: New Images of Rural Homelessness
The Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) and the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, chaired by English Rural, have partnered to create a collection of free, non-stigmatising images of people who are experiencing homelessness in rural areas to help challenge negative stereotypes.
Progress in Gigabit Broadband Rollout Across Rural Yorkshire
The Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to report on the ongoing efforts to bring gigabit-capable broadband to rural communities across Yorkshire, enhancing digital connectivity for households and businesses alike. This development marks a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and supporting economic growth in the region. The project is part of the wider […]
Arts Council England Launches Data Tool to Map Local Culture and Creativity
On the 27th of September, Arts Council England launched the Culture and Place Data Explorer (the Explorer) an interactive tool that allows users to map investment in culture and creativity with over 200 other data indicators that tell us more about people and places across the country. As part of its commitment to making sure […]
NHF and RICS Announce Plans to Improve Social Housing Standards
The National Housing Federation (NHF) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have announced a new initiative to standardise the way housing associations and social landlords assess the quality of social housing
New Cross-Border Rural Crime Campaign Launched
A new initiative aimed at tackling rural crime across county borders has been launched by Crimestoppers in collaboration with several northern police forces, including Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumbria, Cleveland, and Durham
Government Leaders Convene to Tackle Flood Crisis and Bolster National Flood Resilience
On Friday 27th September, Floods Minister Emma Hardy and Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy have met to discuss response to the flooding experienced by the country in the past week
Are you a business or household struggling with poor indoor mobile coverage and connectivity?
Connecting Devon and Somerset’s (CDS) Mobile Boost scheme offers businesses and homes in Devon, Torbay, Plymouth and Somerset vouchers of up to £1,300 towards technology to help improve indoor mobile coverage and connectivity
Citizens Advice Data Insights events return and the data is clear: the cost-of-living crisis is far from over…
Join Citizens Advice on 15 October, 1-2pm for an in-depth analysis of the latest living standards data. The session will explore the delicate balance the Chancellor must achieve in the upcoming Budget to address the ‘black hole’ in public finances, while minimising the impact on society’s most vulnerable. Register here now. While the data shows some […]
