Penrith MP holds talks on issues facing rural communities
The News and Star reports that Dr Neil Hudson, Member of Parliament for Penrith and the Borders, visited The Market Hall in Wigton this week to meet with members of the town council to discuss a variety of issues facing Cumbrian communities. Dr Hudson said: “It was really good to meet with members of Wigton […]
You might soon have to pay to withdraw money with 70% of free cash machines set to close
Chronicle Live reports that somewhere in the region of 70 per cent of free-to-use cash machines could close completely or begin charging fees to allow users to access money, as rising costs of running hit operators across the board. Operator Notemachine warns that funding cuts may leave firms with ‘no option’ but to start charging […]
The UK’s £5B Project Gigabit gives out first contract to connect rural areas
Tech Crunch reports that the first major subsidy contract under the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit scheme has officially been awarded, with Wessex Internet securing £6 million to connect remote properties in South West England to high-speed broadband. In a world that has rapidly embraced remote work over the past couple of years, the […]
Rural economy to be turbocharged by £110m funding pot, farmers’ union says
BBC News reports that farms, pubs, and village halls across England will be able to bid for a share of up to £110m funding as part of a new scheme to boost the rural economy. The rural England prosperity fund has been created as a “top-up” for councils to deliver as part of the government’s […]
£3million funding to help support covid-hit businesses in Stafford
Stafford Borough Council write “Time is running out for businesses in Stafford Borough to grab a share of a £3 million support scheme.” Borough businesses that did not qualify for Government funded rate relief to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic have an opportunity to share in the new £2.95m package. Stafford Borough Council have […]
Delivering for rural England – The second report on rural proofing.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have published their second report on rural proofing, examining government action to support the rural economy and rural communities. The report includes the government’s Levelling Up White Paper and the challenges of the current economic climate and can be accessed here. The RSN welcomes the publication and […]
