Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
02 Dec 2016
Young farmers support community projects
The National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs is looking to support community and environmental projects. The NFYFC Countryside Challenge programme provides YFC members with an opportunity to take part in...
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01 Dec 2016
Is Ofcom ruling good for rural broadband?
BT has been ordered to separate from its network provider Openreach – in a move aimed at improving broadband and phone services. The split was ordered by Ofcom, the government’s...
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30 Nov 2016
£1.4m business boost for East Devon
East Devon District Council is helping local rural businesses to apply for £1.4m in EU funded grants. The council is providing specialist support to rural businesses and organisations to help...
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28 Nov 2016
Police urge rural residents to report crime
POLICE are urging rural residents to ‘Call it in’ and help target crime in the countryside. North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce said local communities were their ‘eyes and ears’– allowing officers...
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25 Nov 2016
Government must urgently rural proof its Autumn Statement
THE Rural Services Network has warned the government to ensure that rural communities don’t miss out on measures contained in its Autumn Statement. The network said it welcomed a number...
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25 Nov 2016
Call for £60m rural housing programme
THE Rural Services Network has called for £60m annually to be invested in a rural housing programme. The network made the call after Chancellor Philip Hammond used his 2016 Autumn...
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25 Nov 2016
Rural areas ‘left behind on broadband’
THE government is doing too little to improve rural internet speeds, say community and business leaders. The warning follows the government’s Autumn Statement, which included £1 billion to invest in...
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24 Nov 2016
Chancellor unveils 100% rural rate relief
Rural rate relief will increase from 50% to 100% from next April, saving a business up to £2900 a year. The measure was announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his...
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21 Nov 2016
Landowners ‘can help solve housing crisis’
Rural landowners can play a crucial role in solving England’s rural housing crisis, says a report. Under current policy, landowners can provide sites at below-market prices to build rural housing...
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17 Nov 2016
Consultation launched on Post Office services
RURAL stakeholders are being urged to respond to a consultation on Post Office services and accessibility. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the consultation aims to...
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