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19 May 2023
One million cancel broadband as living costs rise
The BBC reports that up to one million people cancelled their broadband in the last year because of the high cost of living, a survey by Citizens Advice suggests. Citizens...
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19 May 2023
Taskforce to transform older people’s housing underway
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people kicked off last week as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London The Department for Levelling Up, Housing...
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19 May 2023
Homes England launches it next 5-year Strategic Plan
The Government’s housing and regeneration agency unveiled its next five-year Strategic Plan on the 16th of May, setting out how it will support communities and families by enabling the delivery...
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19 May 2023
National Rural Crime Network Conference – 27th June 2023
The National Rural Crime Network will be hosting its first Annual Rural Crime Conference on 27th June 2023. The National Rural Crime Network champions a better understanding of crime in...
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19 May 2023
Transport East Rural Mobility Survey Results Dashboard
Over November and December 2022, Transport East ran a survey with local parish councils to help understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural communities across the Transport East region....
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16 May 2023
Government announce primary care recovery plan for GP services
With GP surgery’s busier than ever The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP has announced a primary recovery plan which aims are to better recover from the pandemic, to cut NHS waiting lists and...
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16 May 2023
Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears
The BBC report how campaigners have warned that Vodafone turning off its 3G network will lead to people with older and more basic phones falling into “digital poverty.” Vodafone will...
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16 May 2023
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
The BBC have reported how their research has uncovered billions of pounds’ worth of green energy projects are on hold because they cannot plug into the UK’s electricity system. Some...
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16 May 2023
Government increases fund to rescue community assets
Public Sector Executive reports the government has announced that it has expanded the Communities Ownership Fund, allowing more community projects to apply for funding. Local assets such as sports clubs,...
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16 May 2023
Chardstock post office reopens after £250,000 village buy-out
The BBC reports a post office has officially reopened after villagers raised more than £250,000 to take control and save it. The sub-postmaster and owner of the shop at Chardstock, Devon,...
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