Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
22 Jul 2012
Plan for fairer rural funding unveiled
The government has unveiled proposals to change its funding formula to recognise the additional expense of providing services in rural areas. The move follows a campaign by the Rural Services...
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22 Jul 2012
MPs criticise Post Office ‘Local’ plan
MPs have criticised proposals to relocate Post Offices into other shops offering a reduced range of services. By remodelling small post offices into ‘Locals’, the government was trying to ensure...
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20 Jul 2012
Rural statement postponed until autumn
THE government’s rural statement, originally to be published in late spring, has been postponed until autumn. The statement is intended to underline the government’s commitment to promoting a prosperous rural...
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19 Jul 2012
MPs made patrons of rural campaign
A NUMBER of MPs have been made parliamentary patrons of the Rural Fair Share campaign. The campaign brings together MPs from all parties, along with organisations, community groups, and individuals...
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18 Jul 2012
Defra unveils rural proofing resources
A NEW series of rural proofing resources aims to help those developing and delivering services at a local level. The resources, funded and published by Defra, have been produced by...
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15 Jul 2012
Rural fuel poverty work highlighted
ENERGY supplier Calor is highlighting two studies it has carried out in a bid to alleviate fuel poverty. The work was undertaken in the first and second year of the...
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15 Jul 2012
Youngsters hit hardest by recession
RURAL youngsters face extra barriers when trying to finding work, training and education, warns a report. The speed at which youngsters have become unemployed or unable to find training and...
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13 Jul 2012
Plan to reduce rural speed limits
MANY rural roads could see their speed limits reduced from 60mph to 40mph under new guidance to local authorities. Updated speed limit guidance to help local authorities improve safety on...
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12 Jul 2012
Grants available for winter fuel bills
GRANTS of up to £6000 are available to help residents on income related benefits keep save money on energy bills. Government funded grants of £3,500 are available to homeowners and...
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12 Jul 2012
Plan for ‘red diesel’ to grit rural roads
CHANGES to the law which would allow tractors to use “red diesel” for gritting roads have been published by the government. Currently, only purpose built or adapted gritters may use...
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