RSN urge rural authorities to respond to the consultation
The Government announced the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement on 17th December 2020 This sets out the funding that Local Authorities will receive for the period 2021-2022. The Rural Services Network is concerned that once again, rural councils (and the communities they serve) are not receiving a fair share of resources being made available by the Government to support local authority services.
New report into barriers to take up of gigabit-capable broadband
The Gigabit Take Up Advisory Group has issued an Interim Report which, following a call for evidence, identifies factors that may inhibit consumers and businesses from adopting gigabit-capable broadband
Parents and teachers face ‘confusing picture’ over school closures
ITV has reported on the new plans set out by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP (Con) for the start of the school term in England, amid rising pressures over the Christmas period for a delay
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved in UK
A COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca has been approved for use in the UK, paving the way for mass rollout
Seven councils awarded digital connectivity funding
LocalGov.co.uk has reported that seven councils are set to receive funding from the Local Government Association (LGA) as part of a programme to help boost digital connectivity The LGA’s Digital Connectivity Programme provides funding to help councils better meet the needs of their residents, improve productivity, support local businesses and local places. The seven councils […]
Coldharbour Mill launches rural skills training programme
A new skills training programme is providing countryside and land management skills training at Coldharbour Mill, Devon
Walking challenge to raise money for farming charities
Rural communities are being encouraged to take part in walking challenges to raise money for countryside charities tackling barriers to ‘rural thriving’
Hinterland – 4 January 2021
Welcome to 2021. Hinterland looks forward to some relief from the pandemic on the horizon. I have found a number of covid-story many with optimistic tones to start the new year, but which also demonstrate we are not out of the woods yet. However I think I see a hint of reborn Laura Ashley on the horizon which must be cause for true optimism…
