The Rural Services Network has given a cautious welcome to the government’s provisional local finance settlement for local authorities. But the network has also warned warned that more must be
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced a major project examining the sustainability of rural communities. It has appointed Professor Sarah Skerratt of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to conduct research into
MORE than 1 million homes and businesses still lack decent broadband – especially in rural areas, says a report. Further action needed to improve broadband and mobile coverage for 1.1m
Rural businesses and communities are reminded that there is still time to apply for funding under the Rural Development Plan for England. Two new grant funds have been launched under
The government has unveiled a £25 million fund to help local authorities to deliver more homes. Now open for bids, the Planning Delivery Fund will support local authorities and third sector
FOUR in five rural businesses are embracing the digital economy – but many say lack of training and skills is hampering their growth. E-commerce plays a big role in helping
Consumer group Which? has warned that widespread ATM closures could leave people without cash. The group has called on the regulator to intervene over future of the ATM network. New
Lack of public transport could be behind a high rate of drink-driving in rural areas. More motorists are charged with drink-driving in largely rural areas than in urban and more
FORMER Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has hit out at NHS England bosses for not backing down on proposed service charges. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale spoke out after
RURAL people are being asked to write to their MPs and call for a review of non-emergency patient transport services. It follows warnings by Age UK that older people are facing
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The Rural Services Network has given a cautious welcome to the government’s provisional local finance settlement for local authorities. But the network has also warned warned that more must be
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced a major project examining the sustainability of rural communities. It has appointed Professor Sarah Skerratt of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to conduct research into
MORE than 1 million homes and businesses still lack decent broadband – especially in rural areas, says a report. Further action needed to improve broadband and mobile coverage for 1.1m
Rural businesses and communities are reminded that there is still time to apply for funding under the Rural Development Plan for England. Two new grant funds have been launched under
The government has unveiled a £25 million fund to help local authorities to deliver more homes. Now open for bids, the Planning Delivery Fund will support local authorities and third sector
FOUR in five rural businesses are embracing the digital economy – but many say lack of training and skills is hampering their growth. E-commerce plays a big role in helping
Consumer group Which? has warned that widespread ATM closures could leave people without cash. The group has called on the regulator to intervene over future of the ATM network. New
Lack of public transport could be behind a high rate of drink-driving in rural areas. More motorists are charged with drink-driving in largely rural areas than in urban and more
FORMER Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has hit out at NHS England bosses for not backing down on proposed service charges. The MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale spoke out after
RURAL people are being asked to write to their MPs and call for a review of non-emergency patient transport services. It follows warnings by Age UK that older people are facing
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