Rural Communities
03 Nov 2025
MPs Warn Rural Communities Risk Missing Out from Bus Services Act Reforms
Thousands of passengers could benefit from more reliable bus services after the Government’s Bus Services Act became law on 27 October 2025. The legislation gives councils new powers to protect...
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03 Nov 2025
The Lion Roars For Community Connection
The Lion at Ickleton, near Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, has opened a community café to provide a safe space to help people connect and socialise. The pub, which was reopened in...
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27 Oct 2025
CQC Warns Underfunded Community Services Risk Care Quality ‘Erosion’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that the health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as England prepares for a major shift from hospital to...
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27 Oct 2025
Exploring Digital Health Solutions For Rural Communities
Digital tools and technologies have the potential to make access to health and care services easier and improve engagement and outcomes for patients. However, ongoing gaps in digital connectivity, skills...
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27 Oct 2025
Petition Seeks Continued Support for Neighbourhood Plans
A petition has been launched urging the Government to continue funding for community-led Neighbourhood Plans, which enable towns, parishes and local groups to shape development in their areas. The petition,...
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23 Oct 2025
Launching Our Lancashire Village Agents Service
Community Futures is excited to announce the launch of our Lancashire Village Agents Service, which began on Monday 13th October 2025 across four rural communities in Lancashire. Funded by Lancashire...
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23 Oct 2025
Delivering Essential Support to Rural Communities This Winter
As winter approaches, rural communities face unique challenges: rising energy costs, limited access to shops, and the pressures of keeping households warm and fed. Evouchers help local authorities, schools, charities,...
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23 Oct 2025
Charities Join Forces to Bridge the Digital Divide in Devon
A partnership between two Devon charities, Devon Communities Together and Wellmoor, has launched a new initiative to offer free support to people in Devon’s rural and coastal communities with everyday...
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20 Oct 2025
Funding Boost To Help Village Pubs Serve Communities
Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas For every £1 invested...
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20 Oct 2025
Communities Take The Lead In Tackling Rural NHS Recruitment Challenges
A new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has explored how remote and rural communities are taking practical steps to attract and retain healthcare...
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