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09 Sep 2024
National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: Go Cornwall Bus
As we approach the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to spotlight one of this year’s conference sponsors, Go Cornwall Bus, a crucial provider…
09 Sep 2024
Rural Economy Spotlight – September 2024
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Findings…
02 Sep 2024
New Homes Accelerator Programme Aims to Unblock Housing Delays
The Government has introduced the New Homes Accelerator programme to address delays in the construction of new homes across England. The initiative, announced by Deputy…
02 Sep 2024
Council Spending on Temporary Housing Soars to Record £1 Billion
Newly released figures from the government reveal that local authorities across England have been compelled to spend a staggering £1 billion on temporary accommodation for…
02 Sep 2024
Findings On How Language Can Influence The Case For Rural Investment To Be Presented Nationally
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) will present findings on how language can help or hinder the case for rural investment at the…
27 Aug 2024
Unlocking The Economic Potential of Rural Areas
A set of recommendations to modify geographically-targeted initiatives such as Enterprise Zones and Investment Zones to better unlock the economic potential of rural businesses has…
27 Aug 2024
HMRC Seeks Insights from Self-Employed Individuals in Rural Areas: Help Spread the Word
HMRC is conducting important research to better understand the challenges faced by self-employed individuals in rural areas who may have limited internet access or lack…
27 Aug 2024
Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through…
19 Aug 2024
Government Announces £800 Million Plan to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to 312,000 Rural Homes and Businesses
Last week, The UK Government announced significant investment aimed at improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, with plans to provide faster broadband to approximately 312,000…
19 Aug 2024
Digital Inclusion: Addressing the Digital Divide in Rural Areas
A recent report by The Good Things Foundation, supported by Virgin Money, sheds light on the significant issue of digital exclusion, particularly in rural communities.…
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