16/11/2020 – RSN AGM & Rural Assembly

– To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here – To download the minutes for this meeting, click here – The Attendance and Apologies for this meeting can be found at the bottom these minutes 1. Attendance & Apologies Attendance & Apologies Cllr Celia Motley (Chair) welcomed members to the meeting. Apologies and attendees […]
Councils warn of insolvency risk without big cuts

A recent survey undertaken by the County Councils Network (CCN) shows an uncertain financial future for many of England’s largest councils.
Countryside Climate Network

Warnings that cuts and a lack of support from central government have hampered local authority attempts to tackle climate change
New data reveals decreased bus journeys

Local papers including the Shropshire Star and The Westmorland Gazette have reported that there were 4.1 billion bus journeys taken in 2019-20 across England, down 6 percent from 2018-19 and 12 percent from 2014-15
Emergency NHS drone airbridge gets government backing

A consortium working to establish an Emergency Medical Drone Airbridge between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has secured funding from the Government
UK’s first autonomous delivery vehicle has hit the roads

The UK’s first autonomous delivery vehicle has been trialled this week, giving a glimpse into how technology could transform the parcel delivery industry
16/11/2020 – Rural Health and Social Care Sub Group

Date: 16th November 2020 Subject: Rural Health and Social careChair: Councillor Cecilia Motley, Shropshire CouncilHosted: Online Event via Zoom – To download the agenda and papers associated for this meeting, click here – To download a copy of these learning outcomes click here Learning Outcomes Key issues highlighted by speakers Ian Morrell, 65 High Street […]
Hinterland – 16 November 2020

In Hinterland this week – rural broadband, driverless vehicles, Brexit, the wonderful secret of Barnard Castle, further challenges to the NHS and the retirement of a local broadband legend.