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23 Oct 2023
Proposals unveiled for positive change in the rural economy
A series of policy recommendations to advocate for positive change in the rural economy, has been published by the Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) at Newcastle University. To mark three...
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16 Oct 2023
Rural Political Analysis: Levelling Up Bill returns to House of Commons
As MPs prepare to review the Lords’ amendments to the Levelling Up Bill, RSN Policy Advisor Graham Biggs has been analysing what it will now mean for rural areas. This...
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16 Oct 2023
RSN Chief Executive: What did we learn from conference season?
As the political party season comes to a close, RSN Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, has been reflecting on the Leaders’ speeches to their parties. Firstly, not one of the three...
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16 Oct 2023
A week-long celebration of the impact of community transport!
Between October 16 and 21, 2023, communities across the UK will celebrate the vital role and inspiring work of Community Transport in helping millions of people to stay independent, participate...
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16 Oct 2023
New report calls on Ofgem to ensure rural is treated fairly in energy transition
New research commissioned by Citizens Advice’s shows that geography and the existing network plays in a bit part in determining the best approach to future energy supplies. The Heating homes...
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16 Oct 2023
Urban Alliance criticises government plans for UK towns
Following calls from the RSN for more investment in Rural Market Towns (see Bulletin 2.10.2023) after the government unveiled its Long-tern Plan for Towns, the Industrial Communities Alliance has added...
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10 Oct 2023
RSN Chief Exec explains to Labour conference what is needed to get people onto public transport
“It’s simple – we need fairer funding so that rural areas are not left behind in discussions about transport.” The one line I hope everyone at the round table event...
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09 Oct 2023
Transport, health provision, loneliness and a lack of affordable housing top list of concerns identified by rural charities
New research by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) paints a picture of how organisations supporting rural communities have adapted post pandemic, and in response to the cost-of-living crisis....
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09 Oct 2023
New data reveals that there is just one electric vehicle charger for every ten miles in England’s county and rural areas
A new report from the County Council Network has found that the number of publicly-available electric vehicle charge points in England’s county and rural areas lags far behind major towns...
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09 Oct 2023
League tables show top enforcement councils for fly-tipping as the government promise more help
Figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show that RSN members North Somerset Council are amongst the top 20 local authorities issuing fixed penalty notices (FPN)...
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