Rural Bulletin Free Edition – 25/02/2026
The Rural Services Network provides a free edition of the Rural Bulletin each week with key highlights from recent rural news, research and developments.
Published: 26 February 2026
Here’s a snapshot of this week’s rural news:
- SEND Investment To Support Inclusion In Every School And Community: From early years to secondary school, new investment aims to transform how children with additional needs are supported.
- May 2026 Local Elections Confirmed to Proceed: Government has withdrawn plans to delay May 2026 local elections, confirming that all scheduled polls will now proceed.
- Expanded Use Of Technology To Tackle Waste Crime: Drones, data and tougher enforcement are at the heart of new Environment Agency measures to tackle waste crime across England
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