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04 Aug 2021
Rural communities ‘overlooked’ in Whitehall’s allocation of post-Brexit Levelling Up fund
‘Keep It Simple’ – Rural councils and service providers call on government to ensure Levelling Up funds are allocated fairly, transparently and based on need 4th August 2021: The way...
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02 Aug 2021
Two million rural homes and businesses to benefit in £5 billion broadband upgrade
The Government has previously announced Project Gigabit, where millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5billion...
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02 Aug 2021
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,...
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02 Aug 2021
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...
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02 Aug 2021
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...
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02 Aug 2021
Norwich considers introducing a congestion charge
The BBC covers news that 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...
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26 Jul 2021
Health in Coastal Communities
The BBC has reported on the latest annual report by Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty into the health of coastal communities It states that : A national strategy is...
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26 Jul 2021
UK food shortages: Rural areas and summer holiday favourites at ‘back of queue’ for deliveries
The i paper reports that with an estimated shortfall of about 100,000 HGV drivers due to the ongoing effects of Brexit and the pandemic, the national lorry driver shortages will...
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26 Jul 2021
Cornwall holidaymakers urged to ‘pack Covid tests’
Holidaymakers are being urged to pack Covid tests with their sun cream and bathing outfits before travelling to Cornwall the BBC report Cornwall Council is also advising people to get...
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26 Jul 2021
Rural vacuum for getting hold of cash
New Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) research has found that fewer than half (45%) of residents in rural areas have a bank branch within 5km of their home, forcing those living...
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