Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
03 Aug 2014
‘Urban’ fund could benefit rural towns
RURAL and market towns could qualify for support from a new urban fund for Community Land Trusts. Applications are open to the Urban CLT Project following a bidding process opened...
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01 Aug 2014
Rural investment set to rise – survey
JOBS and investment in the rural economy are set to rise over the next 12 months, suggests a survey. Both farming and non-agricultural businesses are expecting to increase investment, according...
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29 Jul 2014
Funding package to fight rural crime
THE government has confirmed a two-year funding package for a newly created National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) operating across England and Wales. Funding of almost £40,000 was announced by the...
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27 Jul 2014
MPs call for transport revolution
MPs have called for action to improve passenger transport services for isolated communities. Policymakers must recognise the fundamental importance of transport in isolated communities for access to education, healthcare and...
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26 Jul 2014
Telecoms giant unveils rural campaign
MOBILE phone carrier Vodafone has launched a national programme for rural communities to apply for better coverage in “not-spot areas”. The telecoms giant has invited communities to work with their...
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24 Jul 2014
Charity urges end to ‘bedroom tax’
A RURAL charity has repeated its call for the government to scrap the so-called bedroom tax in settlements of fewer than 3000 people. Action with Communities in Rural England spoke...
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24 Jul 2014
Concern over impact of police cuts
A CHANGE in the way policing is organised and funded is needed so the public are kept safe in the face of further cost cutting, says a report. Her Majesty’s...
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20 Jul 2014
Yorkshire broadband project on track
A LOCAL broadband project is on track to bring faster internet connections to 97% of West Yorkshire. The Superfast West Yorkshire initiative has finished building 37 new green street cabinets...
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20 Jul 2014
Unlock rural potential, say business leaders
THE next government must recognise the importance of rural businesses to the economy, business leaders have warned. With 10 months to go before the next general election, the Country Land...
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20 Jul 2014
University leads rural health project
AN initiative to improve health services in rural communities is being led by the University of Cumbria. The Cumbria Rural Health Forum (CRHF) has been set up to address some...
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