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More can be done to promote rural mobility and make sure residents are not disadvantaged by the location in which they live

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has responded to the government’s proposed rural transport strategy with recommendations for joining up policy initiatives to achieve greater impact

ACRE welcomes Fuel Poverty Strategy

The government’s strategy for ensuring everyone can afford the energy required to keep their lights and heating on is applauded by national rural charity.

UK-wide events to inspire and support delivery of community-led affordable homes in rural communities

Jo Lavis, ACRE’s rural housing advisor blogs ahead of the UK Rural Housing Summit 2021 and explains why groups should attend

Rural charity overwhelmed by village halls scramble to sign online ‘Domesday Book’

Nearly 400 halls have contributed to the unique record so far, detailing their response to the pandemic and hopes for the future.

In praise of the ACRE Network!

Village Halls Week 2021 has been a celebration of village and community hall charities and the volunteers that manage them day to day - which is exactly as it should be

If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from Coronavirus, it’s that village halls are survivors

Deborah Clarke, ACRE’s Rural Evidence and Village Halls Manager reflects on the resilience demonstrated by the volunteers who manage these important community buildings

‘Domesday Book’ set up to capture the work of village halls in their centenary year

Village halls in England are being encouraged to sign the online record to mark 100 years of rural community action.

Rural charities to celebrate 100 years of village halls

Village Halls Week 2021 will recognise the contribution England’s 10,000+ halls have made to rural communities since the 1920s.

Louise Beaton receives OBE for her work in support of rural communities

Special adviser to ACRE, trustee and former member of the staff team has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours for her long-standing dedication to village and community halls

Loneliness and rural isolation - guest blog for #LetsTalkLoneliness

Phillip Vincent, ACRE's Public Affairs & Communications Manager blogs for the #LetsTalkLoneliness campaign