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06 Jan 2026
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026/27
The Government has published the provisional local government finance settlement for 2026/27, outlining planned funding allocations for local authorities in England and launching a statutory…
05 Jan 2026
Looking To 2026: Our Focus For Rural Communities
As we look to 2026, the context for rural services and local governance continues to evolve. Local government structures may shift. Strategic authorities may develop.…
05 Jan 2026
Government Responds To RSN On Fair Funding Concerns
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has received a formal response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government following its letter raising concerns about…
05 Jan 2026
Government Sets Out Major Planning Reforms
In the days leading up to the parliamentary recess over Christmas, the Government set out a series of significant announcements on planning reform, housing delivery…
05 Jan 2026
New DfT Connectivity Tool Now Live
The Department for Transport has launched a new Connectivity Tool, designed to help policymakers, planners, researchers and communities better understand how well different places are…
05 Jan 2026
Call For Evidence: Young People And Work
The Government has launched an open Call for Evidence to inform a major new Young People and Work report, commissioned in November 2025 and led…
05 Jan 2026
New Satellite Technology Could Transform Rural Connectivity
The Countryside Alliance recently hosted a parliamentary roundtable on rural digital connectivity, bringing together parliamentarians, policymakers and industry experts to explore how next-generation technology could…
05 Jan 2026
Case Study Highlights Digital Consultation Success In The Cotswolds
Cotswold District Council has been featured in a new government case study showcasing how digital tools can improve community engagement in local plan consultations. Published…
05 Jan 2026
Project To Improve Service Access In Rural Areas Picks Up Award
A project supported by the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which aims to improve access to health services for people in rural areas, has won…
15 Dec 2025
Local Government Finance Settlement Due
Local Authorities across the country are waiting for the Provisional local Government Finance Settlement, due to be published this week. This will be the first…
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