Fivefold rise in rural services grant
THE government has announced a fivefold increase in its Rural Services Delivery Grant from £15.5m to £80.5m. It follows months of work on behalf of rural communities and local authorities by the Rural Services Network. The Rural Fair Share group of MPs has also been campaigning for a fairer deal for rural communities. Communities secretary […]
MPs voice concern over Right-to-Buy
AN influential committee of MPs has expressed concerns over the government’s Right to Buy plans.
Planning review to boost productivity
The government has launched a planning review it hopes will boost productivity in the countryside.
