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09 Sep 2024
The New Buses Bill Will Put Power Over Bus Services Back In The Hands Of Local Leaders
A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services was unveiled yesterday by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey...
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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 of public transport across Cornwall...
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02 Sep 2024
Exploring the Future of Early Education
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) is launching a new webinar series that will explore the Labour Government’s plans for the future of early education. This series, hosted by...
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27 Aug 2024
RMTG Sounding Board Focuses on Young People
Earlier this month, the Rural Market Towns Group (RMTG) held a sounding board session centered on the challenges and opportunities facing young people in rural communities. The session provided a...
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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 confidence in using computers for...
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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 homes and businesses across Great...
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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. The research highlights the challenges...
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19 Aug 2024
Connected Reality: Why UK Planning Laws Must Evolve to Meet Growing Mobile Infrastructure Needs
This week, Mobile UK the trade association that represents the four mobile network operators has launched its latest industry report ‘How Connected Are You?. The report explores public perceptions of...
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05 Aug 2024
Government Announces Reforms to Boost Housing Development
The government has unveiled a series of significant reforms aimed at accelerating housing development across the UK, addressing the pressing need for affordable homes and sustainable communities. Increased Housing Targets...
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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 to be spending £12bn on...
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