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04 Dec 2023
Somerton & Frome MP reminds government of the real cost of the Rural Premium
The challenges facing rural areas have been repeatedly debated in Parliament this week. Alongside Chris Loder MP’s debate on funding for rural councils (read what happened here), Sarah Dyke MP...
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04 Dec 2023
Government rules out extra help for off-grid homes this winter
The government has ruled out extra support for people living in off the energy grid homes this winter – for now. South Holland and The Deepings MP, Sir John Hayes...
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04 Dec 2023
Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs Lost Since 2018
The number of free to use cash machines available in the UK has fallen by almost 30% in the last five years, according to new figures from the Association of...
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04 Dec 2023
Government says thousands of rural properties will have major broadband upgrade
The government has announced that thousands of people across rural parts of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband. Around 10,000 homes and businesses...
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04 Dec 2023
Lords criticise delays in Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Last week, the government’s Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 was heavily criticised in the House of Lords. Baroness Hayman of Ullock submitted a motion calling on the government...
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27 Nov 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: What does it mean for rural?
It’s been nearly a week since the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement and RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth and her team have been digesting what it means for rural communities...
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27 Nov 2023
Rural areas hardest hit by transport poverty
A new report by the Social Market Foundation has revealed the extent of the financial burden transport costs is putting on rural communities. The research carried out as part of...
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27 Nov 2023
Devon community team removes eyesore telegraph poles in AONB AND upgrades to superfast broadband
A community in Mortehoe in North Devon has pulled together to upgrade its broadband connection and improve its environment by removing telegraph poles. The project has taken 3 years to...
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27 Nov 2023
Communities set to play a role in government plans for future national infrastructure
Earlier this year, the government asked the National Infrastructure Commission to review the infrastructure planning system and the role National Policy Statements play in it. The government was seeking to...
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27 Nov 2023
Vodafone UK’s Chief reaffirms commitment to rural communities
This month the head of Vodafone UK has written to the Business and Trade Committee to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the Shared Rural Network. In his letter to the...
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