Tourism Recovery Plan through a Rural Lens
The Rural Services Network has examined the Tourism Recovery Plan from a rural perspective
Rural Issues Raised in Westminster Planning Debate
Last Thursday (15th July), Bob Seely MP called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill The Rural Services Network put together a short briefing note which was sent to MP’s with rural interests prior to the debate highlighting key issues for rural communities.
Rural UK suffering from ‘streaming divide’
The lack of quality broadband’s availability in rural areas correlates with a lack of streaming service subscriptions, suggests new YouGov research according
New Report – Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care
New analysis published by the County Councils Network (CCN) and Tunstall Healthcare calls for the government’s anticipated reforms of social care to create the right conditions to make assistive technology mainstream in adult social care services
Virgin Media O2 announces a 4G and 5G boost to rural areas
Virgin Media has announced a £448m investment to boost its 4G and 5G network areas, with a focus on rural and tourist hotspots, according to telecom publisher 5G Radar This is due to the rapid increase in staycations around the UK as a result of the pandemic and travel restrictions. A YouGov study found that […]
Region development in Melton Borough Council
Melton Borough Council has submitted a bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to invest in Melton town centre
5G Rural Dorset project for enhanced connectivity
There has been a new milestone in improved internet access along the Jurassic Coast
Local authorities want new powers to decarbonise transport
At an international climate change summit that happened on 13th July, local and regional leaders proposed a series of measures to help cut emissions
Support Choices flies the nest becoming a sustainable local advice service
Support Choices celebrates becoming an independent advice charity, empowering people in Perth and Kinross with information
Hinterland – 19 July 2021
In Hinterland this week – we profile the release of the National Food Strategy and the Environmental Justice Commission report. We also think about the gulf in political appointment culture and practice between local and national government and we look at the impact of covid-driven waiting lists with a reflection of rural populations and we finish with a reflection in and finally of the relationship between roads and wild water swimmers.
