Chair of Rural Services Network re-elected for the year ahead
The RSN was delighted that Councillor Cecilia Motley was re-elected as its Chair at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 16th November 2020
Impact on Rural Areas of green plan
Last week, the Prime Minister set out his ambitious Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs According to the Government announcement, ‘Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies, the Prime Minister’s blueprint will allow the UK to forge ahead with eradicating its contribution […]
House prices rise as COVID-19 sparks rural relocation
House prices in the South West of England have risen the fastest in the country in the last year as homeowners have sought to purchase properties away from big cities due to the pandemic
Local services need funding to support elderly impacted by COVID-19, council chiefs say
Calls for the Government to use this week’s Spending Review to ensure that council-run services are able to look after elderly residents who have been impacted by COVID-19
Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas
Despite the fact that improving digital connectivity in rural areas would be ‘a lifeline for isolated communities’, fast broadband is still very inaccessible in these areas
Living Memories Online: Using archive films to help trigger memories and reduce isolation
A new online service that uses archive films and newsreels to bring trigger memories and encourage friendships through shared reminiscence A new service that brings memories to life through archive films and newsreels is now available for watching at home and for care homes, hospitals, public libraries and community groups. The Living Memories Online portal offers […]
Royal Mail study finds robust growth in new UK businesses amid COVID-19 lockdowns
Seven per cent increase in companies being incorporated during the lockdown period from March to July 2020 compared to the same period in 2019
Rural relevance to economic levelling up
Open Access Government has published an opinion piece on the ‘rural relevance’ to economic levelling up across the country
23/11/2020 – Rural Services Partnership Vulnerability Group
Online via Zoom Monday 23rd November 2020 11am-12pm – To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here – To download the minutes for this meeting, click here Present: Cllr Rachel Bailey (Cheshire Fire Authority) (RB) Graham Biggs MBE (Chief Executive, Rural Services Network & Company Secretary RSP) (GB) John Birtwistle (Head of Policy, First […]
23/11/2020 – Rural Services Partnership AGM
Online via Zoom Monday 23rd November 2020 2pm-3:30pm – To download the agenda and papers associated with this meeting click here – To download the minutes for this meeting, click here Present: Graham Biggs MBE (Chief Executive, Rural Services Network & Company Secretary RSP) (GB) John Birtwistle (Head of Policy, First Group & Director RSP) (JB) Kerry Booth […]
