Rural Communities
23 Jan 2015
Village SOS workshops launched
A £1.4m nationwide campaign aims to inspire people who want to improve life in their communities. Two flagship events will kick off the second phase of the successful Village SOS...
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18 Jan 2015
Thousands support community councils
A PETITION against proposals to withdraw funding from England’s 38 rural community councils is growing by 1,000 names every day. Some 6,800 people have added their names to the e-petition...
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14 Jan 2015
‘Serious risk’ to affordable housing
PLANNING rules lowering requirements for affordable housing provision will lead to a rural housing crisis, say England’s national park chiefs. England’s ten National Parks expressed their concern in an open...
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12 Jan 2015
Petition to save community councils
More than 5000 people have signed a petition against proposals to withdraw government funding from England’s 38 rural community councils. The e-petition was set up this month by Action with...
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09 Jan 2015
Stronger role for parish councils?
NEW measures aim to make it easier for community groups to set up a town or parish council. Government measures to reduce bureaucratic burdens associated with setting up local councils...
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02 Jan 2015
Rural honours in New Year list
THE 2015 New Year Honours list contains a number of awards for people working with rural communities. Margaret Clark (pictured), chairman of affordable rural housing specialist Hastoe, becomes a Commander...
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31 Dec 2014
Project to tackle rural unemployment
A PILOT project in Northumberland is taking a new approach to help unemployed rural residents find work. The Unemployment Support Group for Haltwhistle is being launched by the West Northumberland...
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23 Dec 2014
Revealed: most desirable places to live
RURAL districts are among the most desirable places to live, reveals the latest quality of life survey. The tranquil district of Hart in north east Hampshire tops the 2014 Halifax...
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12 Dec 2014
Guide tackles rural housing crisis
A GUIDE promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England, promotes the benefit of...
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06 Dec 2014
Groups unite for rural communities
RURAL organisations have come together to warn that the priorities of rural communities risk being sidelined. With six months to go before the 2015 general election, the Rural Coalition of...
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