funding
17 Oct 2022
North councils spend millions to get Levelling Up grants
The BBC reports that Councils in the north of England have spent millions of pounds preparing bids for government Levelling Up grants Freedom of Information requests by them reveal 22 councils...
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17 Oct 2022
The Rural Start-Up Fund
Forest Holidays, partners of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, are passionate about sustainable rural tourism. Ensuring resilient communities and a prosperous local economy means supporting the people living and working at...
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10 Oct 2022
Over £12 million awarded to dozens of organisations supporting vulnerable energy consumers and developing carbon reduction projects
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) has awarded £12.7 million in grants to 36 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales in its latest funding round These...
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26 Sep 2022
Government poised to scrap nature ‘Brexit bonus’ for farmers
The Observer has reported that the government is to scrap the “Brexit bonus” which would have paid farmers and landowners to enhance nature, in what wildlife groups are calling an...
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20 Sep 2022
Rural Services Network responds to consultation on Adult Social Care Charging Reform
The Rural Services Network is the national champion for rural services and aims to give rural a strong voice. The RSN often responds to Government Consultation with a rural response. ...
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20 Sep 2022
‘Lifeline’ High Peak bus service is saved
The Buxton Advertiser reports that the 358 service, which runs from Hayfield to Stockport, via New Mills and Marple, was in danger of being lost as part of a major...
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12 Sep 2022
Applications open for Churchill Fellowships focussed on rural communities
Julia Weston, Chief Executive at The Churchill Fellowship writes: “We are very pleased to announce that on Tuesday 13 September we will open for applications for Churchill Fellowships in a...
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05 Sep 2022
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...
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05 Sep 2022
£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...
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15 Aug 2022
Funding to help boost resilience of rural economy
Devon County Council has announced the regions farmers will be able to access £2.6million in funding, following the council’s successful application to the Farming Resilience Programme The project aims to...
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