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12 Aug 2024
Urgent Call for Action: Addressing the Temporary Accommodation Crisis
In a collective appeal, leading organisations—The District Councils’ Network (DCN), Local Government Association (LGA), Crisis along with the County Councils Network, and the East of England Local Government Association—have written...
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12 Aug 2024
NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2024: Alarming Rise in Organised Rural Crime
A recent report published by NFU Mutual provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, figures, and strategies to combat rural crime. The full report, which can be accessed HERE...
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12 Aug 2024
Arrival Of Plug-In Recycling Vehicles Is A Gloucestershire First
The addition of two new fully electric recycling trucks to the Forest of Dean District Council’s waste fleet could lead the way for more local authorities to adopt battery power...
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12 Aug 2024
National Rural Conference 2024: Speaker Spotlight
With just six weeks until the highly anticipated National Rural Conference 2024, the Rural Services Network is gearing up for what promises to be an insightful and engaging event. Scheduled...
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12 Aug 2024
Could You Be a Complaints Champion?
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is expanding its outreach efforts to better serve rural communities. Recognising the unique challenges faced by individuals and organisations in rural areas, PHSO...
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05 Aug 2024
Government Announces Reforms to Boost Housing Development
The government has unveiled a series of significant reforms aimed at accelerating housing development across the UK, addressing the pressing need for affordable homes and sustainable communities. Increased Housing Targets...
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05 Aug 2024
Building a Better Future: Transforming Housing Through Five-Year Funding Regimes
The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a comprehensive report, “Building a Better Future“, highlighting the critical economic and social advantages of implementing five-year housing funding regimes. This approach is...
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05 Aug 2024
Challenges and Constraints in England’s Housing Supply
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) recently published a working paper on the determinants of local housing supply in England, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to regional...
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05 Aug 2024
Highlighting Patient Partnership Week: Enhancing Access to Health and Social Care
The Patients Association’s Patient Partnership Week 2024 is set to commence on Monday, 2nd September. This event offers a series of informative webinars aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare delivery....
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05 Aug 2024
Addressing the Challenges of Rural Decarbonisation
Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite the increase in public EV...
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