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.
17 Mar 2025
Debating Government Support for Rural Communities in Parliament
In a recent spirited debate at Westminster, MPs discussed the pressing issues faced by rural communities across the UK, shedding light on the unique challenges rural areas endure. Caroline Voaden,...
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17 Mar 2025
Addressing the Challenges of Public Charge Points for EVs in Rural Areas
The recent report by the Public Accounts Committee, paints a stark picture of the current state and challenges of expanding public charge point infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the...
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10 Mar 2025
Community Transport Empowering Disabled Children And Young People To Travel
The Community Transport Association (CTA) is delighted to announce it will be leading an exciting new research project, ‘Creating connections: Reimagining inclusive transport for disabled children and young people’, funded...
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27 Jan 2025
Transport East Summit Calls for Increased Investment
Transport East hosted its 2025 Transport Summit in Ipswich earlier this month, bringing together senior business leaders, MPs, government officials, and transport experts to discuss the critical role of transport...
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27 Jan 2025
Unravelling Household Costs: A Rural Perspective on Child Poverty
As rural communities continue to grapple with the challenges posed by the rising cost of living, households with children are facing increased hardship. The recent engagement work by Citizens Advice...
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17 Jan 2025
Buses Connecting Communities
UK Parliament, Transport Committee Closed 17 January 2025 Buses Connecting Communities The Transport Committee examined the role of buses in connecting rural communities with nearby towns and suburban areas and...
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06 Jan 2025
Growing the Rural Economy: Insights from the House of Lords Debate
On the last day before the festive recess, the House of Lords held a significant debate, initiated by the Lord Bishop of St Albans, focusing on the crucial role and...
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06 Jan 2025
New Legislation to Enhance Local Control Over Bus Services Introduced
The recent introduction of the Bus Services Bill marks a significant legislative milestone aimed at revitalising public transportation across the country. The bill, which grants enhanced powers to local authorities,...
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02 Dec 2024
South West Mobility Strategy Launches Innovative Pilot Programme to Boost Sustainability and Connectivity
Through the development of the South West Mobility Strategy and our engagement with communities, Peninsula Transport has identified a case for a sweep of rural mobility pilots to be developed...
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25 Nov 2024
Rural Vulnerability Day 2024
Rural England CIC’s annual Rural Vulnerability Day, held last week, provided an essential platform for discussions around the socio-economic challenges and service-related vulnerabilities facing rural communities. Hosted by the Rural...
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