Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
07 Jun 2012
Residents help decide library services
RURAL residents are to attend discussion groups as part of a review of library services in East Sussex. The review is being undertaken by East Sussex County Council, which is...
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06 Jun 2012
Police join forces against rural crime
POLICE in south-west England launched a cross-border operation to combat rural crime. It comes amid reports that more properties in rural locations are being targeted by people who are asking...
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04 Jun 2012
Helping vulnerable residents stay warm
Ribble Valley Borough Council works with other organisations to help vulnerable residents stay warm and comfortable. With high levels of fuel poverty and growing numbers of elderly residents, Ribble Valley...
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04 Jun 2012
Addressing fuel poverty on a budget
Malvern Hills District Council established a cost-effective scheme to address rural fuel poverty. Malvern Hills District Council has established a highly cost-effective scheme which is making a rapid local impact,...
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31 May 2012
Government unveils Defra priorities
SUPPORTING rural communities is included in three priorities outlined by Defra’s Business Plan for 2012-15. Published by 10 Downing Street, the plan sets out Defra’s priorities and reform, along with...
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30 May 2012
£17m for community right-to-build
THE government has unveiled £17m to help people get local building projects off the ground. Housing minister Grant Shapps said the Community Right to Build would put the power to...
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28 May 2012
Call for evidence – local partnerships
THE Commission for Rural Communities is examining how Local Enterprise Partnerships are recognising rural interests. It has issued a call for evidence to gain an understanding of the progress made...
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26 May 2012
Rural towns among ‘Portas Pilots’
MARKET towns are among 12 of the first ‘Portas pilots’ entitled to funding and regeneration advice. The towns will receive tailored support and a share of £1.2 million to implement...
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24 May 2012
Digital divide bad for rural business
THREE in five rural businesses are dissatisfied with their broadband speeds, reveals a study. Businesses are suffering with the slow speed of their broadband, says the Federation of Small Businesses...
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20 May 2012
Fuel poverty: insulating solid wall homes
A cost-effective way of insulating solid wall homes in the Fens and north-west Norfolk. Fenland District Council, in partnership with King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council and a home...
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