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05 Aug 2024

Addressing the Challenges of Rural Decarbonisation

Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite…

29 Jul 2024

Great British Energy: What Does It Mean for Rural Areas

The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across…

29 Jul 2024

CCN Report shows Educational outcomes for SEND pupils have failed to improve over the last decade

Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected…

29 Jul 2024

A Joined-Up Planning System for Net Zero Success

The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, “Insights for…

29 Jul 2024

Peak District National Park Is Pioneering In The Race To Zero

The Peak District National Park is joining other UK national parks to become the first national parks in the world to sign up to the…

23 Jul 2024

Unlocking Rural Potential: Insights and Reactions to the King’s Speech

Last week at the opening of parliament, The King’s Speech highlighted a series of legislative priorities aimed at addressing critical national issues. A number of…

23 Jul 2024

Devon’s Housing Crisis: Urgent Action Required

Devon is “running out of housing options” and urgent action is needed to tackle the dramatic numbers of families priced out of markets having to…

23 Jul 2024

NFU Survey Reveals Connectivity Issues Still Holding Back Farmers

A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three…

23 Jul 2024

Councils Call for Delay to Unfunded Cap on Care, Warning of £30bn Funding Shortfall

England’s largest councils are urging the government to delay the introduction of the cap on adult social care costs, warning that the reforms are impossible…

23 Jul 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Launches New Devolution Initiative to Empower Local Communities

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has pledged to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of…