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02 Mar 2026
LGIU Warns Of Deepening Financial Strain On Councils
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has published its 2026 State of Local Government Finance in England research, finding that confidence in the sustainability of…
02 Mar 2026
NRCN: Call For Evidence On Serious And Organised Crime
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) is encouraging partners and stakeholders to respond to a new inquiry launched by the Home Affairs Committee into the…
02 Mar 2026
Why Rural Connectivity Cannot Be An Afterthought
Rural connectivity shapes whether rural businesses can compete, whether residents can access healthcare and education, and whether communities can feel secure and connected in an…
02 Mar 2026
Share Your Views: Rural & Coastal Cancer Research Priorities
A new UK and Ireland-wide study is seeking views on what matters most for cancer care and research in rural and coastal communities. Led by…
24 Feb 2026
SEND investment to support inclusion in every school and community
The government has announced a £4 billion investment to reform support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), alongside the…
23 Feb 2026
Environment Agency Expands Use Of Technology To Tackle Waste Crime
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced an enhanced package of surveillance, detection and investigative tools aimed at preventing and disrupting waste crime, as part of…
23 Feb 2026
Planning Reform And Affordable Housing Delivery
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, has warned that proposed changes to Section 106 requirements in the revised National Planning Policy Framework…
23 Feb 2026
Bus Franchising: Implications For Community Transport
The Community Transport Association (CTA) has published analysis on new Department for Transport guidance for local authorities considering bus franchising in England. The guidance outlines…
23 Feb 2026
£110m Confirmed For Lincoln Relief Road
The government has confirmed more than £110 million in funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road, a new dual carriageway scheme intended to improve transport…
23 Feb 2026
Northern Powergrid Secures Funding To Boost Grid Resilience
Northern Powergrid has announced a significant funding boost from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for two pioneering innovation projects, each helping to advance the development…
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