Rural Transport
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
01 May 2026
RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Transport
Join us at the National Rural Conference, a RSN member-exclusive event. This session will focus on Rural Transport. This live, interactive session will bring expert speakers and members together to...
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20 Apr 2026
RSN Seminar: Rural Transport
Taking place ONLINE via Zoom. Join us for our next RSN member-exclusive seminar as we turn our focus to Rural Transport. This live, interactive session will bring members together to...
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09 Mar 2026
SEND Reforms Overlook School Transport
New plans designed to help local authorities manage the rising cost of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) leave significant questions unanswered, particularly around the growing cost...
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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 how councils could move away...
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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 links around Lincoln and parts...
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12 Jan 2026
New Pothole Ratings Shine A Light On Rural Road Challenges
A new government map showing how well councils are tackling potholes has put local road maintenance firmly back in the spotlight. Published by the Department for Transport, the interactive map...
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05 Jan 2026
New DfT Connectivity Tool Now Live
The Department for Transport has launched a new Connectivity Tool, designed to help policymakers, planners, researchers and communities better understand how well different places are connected by transport. The tool...
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08 Dec 2025
£3bn Funding Settlement Unveiled For Local Bus Services
The government has announced a £3 billion funding package to support bus services and infrastructure across England, aiming to deliver more frequent, reliable and affordable services for passengers. The announcement...
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01 Dec 2025
RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme 2026 – Bookings Now Open
We’re delighted to launch the RSN Member Exclusive Seminar Programme for 2026, bringing together industry experts, rural practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the major issues shaping rural communities across...
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03 Nov 2025
New IMD Acknowledges Challenges Of Measuring Rural Need
The Government has published the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (IoD 2025) – the seventh update of England’s official measure of multiple deprivation – alongside, for the first time, a...
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