Rural areas ‘in crisis’ according to new report
Rural communities with poor transport links and a lack of digital connectivity are ‘in crisis’, according to the think tank, Parliament Street The Farmers Guardian covers the new report, Sustaining the Heartland, which warns that rural communities are often disadvantaged ‘financially and socially because of low wages, lack of access to transport and other services, […]
Government pledge to fix rural Britain’s internet woes
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan writes in the Telegraph about plans to improve digital infrastructure around Britain. She announced new measures to boost connectivity in rural communities by allowing new, and taller, mobile phone masts in rural areas. Morgan also announced a £30-million fund for 10 projects that use 5G technology to ‘enhance the lives’ of […]
Shire counties call on PM for more funding
The Shropshire Star reports that 30 local authority leaders have called on Boris Johnson to provide better funding for shire counties A letter has been sent to the Prime Minister outlining the need for greater funding from central government in rural areas. It explains that rural areas receive £209 less for each resident compared to […]
North of England to receive thousands less in transport funding than London
New research from IPPR North based on Government figures has found that the North is set to receive more than £2,300 less per person in transport spending than London The story was covered in several outlets, including MoneyExpert.com and ITV. The Government’s planned transport spending for London is almost three times more per head than […]
Labour plan to ‘revive’ high streets
The Municipal Journal covers the Labour Party’s plan to ‘revive’ high streets by giving councils the power to reopen abandoned shops Jeremy Corbyn announced that councils would be able to turn the ‘blight of empty shops into the heart of the high street’ by giving them over to start-ups, co-operative businesses and community projects. Labour […]
East Cleveland Villages Big Local Needs Your Help
Tees Valley Rural Action are looking for a specialist who can work with East Cleveland Villages Big Local to support and identify their next steps that will drive them forward into the remaining 5 years of their ten year programme. Could you be the expert they are looking for? Is the search over? They have […]
