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24 Sep 2024
New Towns Taskforce to Recommend Sites for Economic Growth and Housing by Next Year
Recently, The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the first meeting of the New Towns Taskforce, asking them to identify and recommend locations for new towns within the next year. Building on the...
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24 Sep 2024
New Research Warns of Billions in Costs for Councils Under Proposed Waste Carbon Tax
A new tax on carbon emissions from waste incineration, set to be introduced under the expanded Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2028, could see local councils bearing billions in costs...
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24 Sep 2024
Local Innovation: Community Micro-Enterprises Transforming Rural Care
In the regions of Westmorland and Furness, a groundbreaking initiative has been making significant strides in reshaping local care through the power of community micro-enterprises. Spearheaded by Community Catalysts, the...
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24 Sep 2024
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership Launched
With rural communities increasingly on the frontline of extreme weather and the devastating impacts of flooding, a unique partnership was launched on 23 September to support rural flood resilience and...
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17 Sep 2024
Inaugural Meeting of the APPG for Rural Services: A Promising Start for Rural Communities
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services, supported by the Rural Services Network as the Secretariat, held its inaugural meeting last week with a clear sense of enthusiasm and...
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17 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference Kicks Off with Focus on Fair Funding and Economic Regeneration
The 2024 National Rural Conference commenced yesterday, bringing together over 200 engaged delegates to discuss two crucial topics: Rural Fair Funding and the Rural Economy & Regeneration. The first day...
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16 Sep 2024
Whole Place Reform Essential for Government’s National Missions
A new report from Localis emphasises the need for comprehensive reforms to help the government achieve its ambitious national missions. The report calls for empowering local leaders to take proactive...
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16 Sep 2024
Addressing Health and Social Care Challenges in Rural England
In the past week, a number of government reports and speeches shed light on the challenges facing health and social care in England. While these documents provide valuable insights and...
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16 Sep 2024
Government Introduces Major Water Reform Bill to Tackle Pollution
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced the introduction of a landmark piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on pollution by water companies. The Water...
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16 Sep 2024
Lords Debate Highlights Urgent Need for Equitable Pharmacy Access in Rural Communities
Last week, we featured an article highlighting the Risk of Rural Pharmacy Deserts Threatening Medicine Supplies. This week’s parliamentary debate continued the focus on rural pharmacy challenges, emphasising the need...
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