Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
22 Mar 2012
Council hits back against metal theft
A RURAL local authority is employing the latest crime fighting technology to help deter metal thieves. Despite being a small county, Cambridgeshire has the second largest byway mileage in England....
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18 Mar 2012
One third of police stations close
VILLAGES and small towns are bearing the brunt of police station closures, reveals a survey. One third of police stations have closed or are set to close, forcing rural residents...
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08 Mar 2012
Calls mount for rural fuel discount
RURAL residents pay more to fill up their cars than their urban counterparts, reveals new research. Diesel is 4p per litre more expensive at rural filling stations than at stations...
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05 Mar 2012
More communities test local powers
RURAL councils are among more than 100 communities that will trial new rights giving residents the power to shape local development. The fifth wave of communities to use neighbourhood planning...
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05 Mar 2012
Rural fears over fuel poverty
ONE of England’s most rural local authorities has called on the government to tackle fuel poverty. Eddie Martin, leader of Cumbria County Council, said ministers should consider abolishing VAT on...
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29 Feb 2012
‘Life-changing’ rural grants launched
A £60m rural grant scheme will turn ambitious business plans into reality, claims the government. The Rural Economy Grant scheme was launched by Defra secretary Caroline Spelman on Wednesday (29...
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24 Feb 2012
Call to protect rural cyclists
MPs have called on the government to help protect rural cyclists by improving road safety. Speaking in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron (South Lakes) highlighted the...
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15 Feb 2012
Call for evidence on rural services
THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra, led by Rural Innovation....
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12 Feb 2012
Retain rural watchdog, say Lib Dems
THE Liberal Democrats have urged the government to abandon plans to abolish the Commission for Rural Communities. Lib Dem rural spokesman Andrew George MP said the government should instead beef...
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10 Feb 2012
East Sussex calls for faster broadband
RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for...
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