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24 Aug 2020
English councils facing £2bn ‘perfect storm’ may be forced to slash services
The Guardian has reported on warnings from the Institute for Fiscal Studies that English councils could face a £2 billion ‘perfect storm’ over the next few months Without additional financial...
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24 Aug 2020
MP’s fight for rural bus services
Market Rasen Mail has covered news that Sir Edward Leigh MP (Con) has criticised a regional bus company for withdrawing services from small rural communities: ‘when they need it most’...
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24 Aug 2020
The Green Man pub opens a village shop as it bounces back from Covid
The Green Man in Scamblesby near Louth has opened a permanent village shop – with support from rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub – providing new employment for two...
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17 Aug 2020
CSR – What matters to rural?
The Rural Services Network is gathering information from it’s member organisations on their key policy asks for the Comprehensive Spending Review The Government is currently looking for representations for CSR,...
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17 Aug 2020
Revitalising Rural – Rural Environment Day
The Rural Services Network is delighted to be taking bookings for our online National Rural Conference, Revitalising Rural Taking place throughout the week from 14-18th September, with each day focusing...
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17 Aug 2020
Planning reform must support job creation and economic growth in rural areas
Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Deputy President Mark Bridgeman wrote a piece in the Yorkshire Post arguing that it is important for planning reforms to benefit rural communities, as...
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17 Aug 2020
Mental health campaign launched for men in rural communities
The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real...
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17 Aug 2020
A Level algorithm warned will entrench regional disparities and widen North-South divide
The Independent and the Halifax Courier report that the north-south divide could be exacerbated by the controversial changes to A-level grading, after it emerged pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds had been...
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17 Aug 2020
Interactive map provides mental health care in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Health organisations in Lancashire and South Cumbria have worked in partnership to develop an interactive map of mental health services for people living in the area The Google Maps based...
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17 Aug 2020
MPs write to watchdog over BBC cuts to regional news services
Outlets including the Northern Echo and the Helensburgh Advertiser cover news that Damian Collins MP (Con) and 22 other MPs have written to Ofcom about cuts the BBC is making...
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