Government announces new initiative ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’
At the Countryside Future Conference last week, the Secretary of State for Rural Affairs, Therese Coffey, unveiled the Government’s new initiative Unleashing Rural Opportunity.
Simon Fell MP announced as UK’s first Rural Connectivity Champion
The Barrow and Furness MP, Simon Fell, has been announced as the UK’s first Rural Connectivity Champion
Hampshire pub supports local children with new play area
The Gamekeeper in Woodlands, near Southampton, has opened a new play area in its garden for local children
Closure proposals paused for Peak District National Park visitor centres
The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that a consultation process for staff based at the Authority’s four visitor centres has been paused following an offer of operational funding support from an external donor.
Local Government is crucial to reaching net zero
A back business debate on local government’s role in reaching net zero last week highlighted the vital part they have to play
Are you a STAR council?
We are delighted to be judging a category in this year’s National Association of Local Councils Star Council Awards.
Rural Economy Spotlight – June 2023
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities Government commits to ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ On 6th June, Government launched a new document setting out initiatives “to unleash rural opportunity so that those living and working in rural communities can […]
