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.
09 Sep 2024
The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services: A Significant Boost for Rural Communities
Last week, The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) released a new report, “The Economic Impact of Local Bus Services,” highlighting the considerable economic and social value that local bus services...
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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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19 Aug 2024
Mapping England Report Launch
The Community Transport Association (CTA) has been conducting research with operators in England to produce the first England State of the Sector research since 2014. On 11th September, the CTA...
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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 the increase in public EV...
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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 be placed in temporary accommodation,...
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01 Jul 2024
NextGov: Key Asks from Rural Councils for the Next Government
In the lead-up to this week’s General Election, the future direction of rural policy is a topic of critical importance. Recently, our Chief Executive, Kerry Booth, contributed an insightful article...
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01 Jul 2024
Rural Catalyst: Tackling Transportation Challenges in Rural Communities
Transportation in rural communities faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact residents’ quality of life, access to services, and economic opportunities. These challenges include limited public transport services,...
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24 Jun 2024
Countryside Transport Matters
The Countryside Matters, was the theme of a panel discussion at the Better Transport Conference taking place last week at Kings College, London. Our Chief Executive Kerry Booth was part...
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17 Jun 2024
Better Transport Week 2024: Charting a Sustainable Future for Rural Communities
Better Transport Week, an annual event dedicated to celebrating and advancing sustainable transport, commenced this week. This focal week highlights the transformative impact of sustainable transport solutions on environmental sustainability,...
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