South West Mutual – Is banking on the high street a thing of the past?
Is banking on the high street a thing of the past? Perhaps not! Several groups across the country are working towards forming a new network of regional community banks – working for, controlled by, and answerable to their customers. These banks aim to serve the every-day financial needs of ordinary people, local community-based organisations and […]
Biomass Heat Works!
Are rural areas being forgotten about in the heat decarbonisation debate? Neil Holland of the Biomass Heat Works! campaign explains… “The Government needs to, very quickly, find the most proven, sustainable and commercially-viable routes to achieving net zero targets. The decarbonisation of heat, in particular in rural and farming areas, needs a clear, effective strategy […]
The Farming Community Network: Here For You
Poor mental health is a significant issue in farming. The never-ending volatility of the industry, the threat of animal disease, the uncertainty about the future, the unpredictable weather, the long (and sometimes anti-social) working hours and the loneliness of farming all means that farmers and their family members are extremely vulnerable to poor mental wellbeing. […]
Dispensing Doctors’ Association – Post-election briefing paper
The Dispensing Doctors’ Association has published a post-election briefing paper for England outlining the value of dispensing GP practices to rural communities. Newly-elected and returned MPs have been told about the range of ‘extra’ services offered by dispensing GP practices, over and above core NHS GP services. This recognises that specialist healthcare services are often […]
Ultra low-energy Warwickshire homes bring rewards for residents
Warwickshire Rural Housing Association (WRHA) is part of the Rural Services Partnership and is committed to providing affordable homes in rural Warwickshire for local people and families who would not otherwise be able to afford to live within their own communities. WRHA was established in 1989 and now manages over 500 homes in 43 rural communities […]
Forum for Private Business – The Threat to Rural Local Pubs
Ian Cass, the Managing Director of the Forum of Private Business, an active member of the Rural Services Partnership has written an article about the threat that local pubs face which also highlights the ‘Protecting your pub’ guide which is due out soon. The Threat to Rural Local Pubs The Forum of Private Business has […]
English Rural – Royal Opening of Affordable Rural Homes in Warehorne, Kent
Warehorne, Kent – HRH The Princess Royal visited the village of Warehorne in Kent on 11th December 2019 to officially open English Rural’s new affordable housing development. Recently completed, the small development of four new homes at ‘Goldfield’ provides two houses and two flats that benefit local people. All homes have been made available at […]
Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association (NRHA)
Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association (NRHA) is committed to providing affordable homes in rural Northamptonshire for local people and families who would not otherwise be able to afford to live within their own communities. Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association appoints new Chair The new chair of Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association (NRHA) is looking forward to providing more […]
