Concerns raised about the futures of a growing number of Post Offices
A group of 90 MPs and Peers who belong the the All Party Parilaimentary Group on Post Offices has written to the BEIS Minister and CEO of POL asking for action to address the growing number of post offices which are temporarily closed or which are operating as part-time outreaches
Financial support for bus and light rail services
The Government has announced they will provide over £150 million, as a final COVID-19 support package, to help local transport authorities and operators run services
Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings
The immortal line
The Princes Countryside Fund – Spring Grant Round
The PCF is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 over two years, for projects that have a lasting impact in rural communities across the UK
Village halls hailed as ‘essential meeting places’ for rural Shropshire communities
A recent report by Rural England has highlighted the contributions that village halls make to rural communities and warns about the impact of the pandemic on the health of village halls, which many consider vital or necessary to the community
Work begins on multi million pound project to build affordable housing in Norfolk village
Work has got underway on a £9.7 million project to build 73 new affordable homes near Norwich
Boundary Commission for England will listen to public on proposed new map of constituencies at three hearings
The Boundary Commission for England is inviting the public to attend its upcoming public hearings in Leeds, Hull, and Northallerton, as part of a consultation taking place on its proposed new map of constituencies in England
Rural Economy Spotlight – March 2022
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities
Hinterland – 7 March 2022
In these very sad days its hard to find stories of relevance outside of the Ukraine issue. Its even harder to think of them as serious compared to challenges in that part of the world, still perhaps we should look at this edition as a bit of light relief. We have renewed rights of way legislation, rising water prices in the Midlands, rising house prices, farms shops, clocke and a predecessor of football!!
