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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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08 Sep 2025
MPs Unite To Defend Terrestrial TV As “Hidden Threat” Looms
MPs from across the political spectrum have spoken out in passionate defence of free-to-air terrestrial television, warning of the risks posed if the government moves to phase it out in...
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08 Sep 2025
Funding Opportunity: A Chance To Turn Bold Ideas Into Real Change
Applications are now open for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships, giving UK citizens a unique opportunity to explore global solutions to the challenges facing communities today. Every year, the Churchill Fellowship...
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08 Sep 2025
Community Right To Buy A Step Closer Following Parliamentary Vote
The English Devolution Bill, which contains proposed legislation for a Community Right to Buy, passed its second reading in the House of Commons last week (2 September). It will now...
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08 Sep 2025
Fair Funding: Where Every Rural Challenge Begins And Where Solutions Must Start
Monday 15 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Fair funding is the thread...
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08 Sep 2025
Rural Net Zero: Community Action, Energy Innovation, and Local Futures
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Reaching Net Zero is one...
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08 Sep 2025
Have Your Say On Future Of Local Government In Lancashire
Residents, businesses and community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on the future of local government in Lancashire. Ribble Valley Borough Council could be abolished by...
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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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01 Sep 2025
Rural Economy & Regeneration – Driving Growth And Opportunity
Monday 15 September 2025 | 13:30 – 15:30 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme A thriving rural economy underpins...
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01 Sep 2025
Government Expands Childcare and Holiday Support for Families
The Government has announced a major expansion of childcare support, set to save working parents up to £7,500 per year. From September, families with children aged 9 months up to...
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