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15 Apr 2024
Localis Issues Essay Collection on Building Consent for Housing Renewal
Last week, independent think-tank Localis published a collection of essays from leading planning experts and local council leaders setting out ideas for how popular approval for new housing and developments...
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15 Apr 2024
New Telecoms Report: Wireless Infrastructure Strategy at Risk
Government ambitions for widespread adoption of 5G are at risk of being missed if actions outlined in the Wireless Infrastructure Strategy (WIS), which marked its first anniversary on 11 April,...
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15 Apr 2024
Rural England Leads in Solar Energy, yet Potential Remains Vastly Untapped
Groundbreaking analysis from the Countryside Charity, CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England), published last week, reveals that rural homes in England are leading the way in harnessing solar power. According...
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15 Apr 2024
£11 Million in Water Company Fines Funds New Environmental Restoration Initiative
Approximately £11 million collected from fines and penalties imposed on water companies will fund the newly established Water Restoration Fund (WRF), as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay last week....
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15 Apr 2024
Faster Broadband Expansion in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
In a significant boost for digital connectivity in Cornwall, Wildanet, a local contractor, has been awarded a £41 million contract to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across rural areas of East Cornwall,...
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08 Apr 2024
Winning The Rural Vote: Empowering Rural Planning
This week, our “Winning the Rural Vote” campaign shines a spotlight on the pivotal chapter of Rural Planning. As we wrap up our series, it’s crucial to recognise the multifaceted...
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08 Apr 2024
Rural Services Network Achievements 2023 – 2024
As the leading advocate for rural services, we’ve been dedicated to ensuring that rural areas are empowered with a strong voice, effectively leveraging this influence for substantial progress this year....
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08 Apr 2024
Royal Mail Proposes Major Service Overhaul Amid Financial Struggles
Royal Mail has announced a proposed overhaul of its service, aiming to address the challenges of plummeting letter volumes and financial losses. The proposal includes maintaining a six-day-a-week delivery service...
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08 Apr 2024
Ensuring Access For All: Broadcast Services in the Fight For Rural Connectivity
Amid escalating concern about high-speed broadband infrastructure and connectivity, the essential role of digital terrestrial television (DTT), also known as Freeview, and broadcast radio services cannot be overstated, especially for...
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08 Apr 2024
Rural Digital Inclusion: Navigating the Digital Divide
The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK’s rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of Liverpool and its partners. The...
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