Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
06 May 2014
Local identity and local governance
PEOPLE are more trusting of local than national government, but does this always translate into wanting local policy decisions? Brian Wilson finds out. PEOPLE are more trusting of local than...
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06 May 2014
Call for evidence on service delivery
RURAL stakeholders are urged to let the government know how local authorities can cut costs by sharing service delivery. The call for evidence on service transformation will feed into an...
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06 May 2014
Lack of trust towards online services
LACK of trust is a major barrier to the wider adoption of online government services, reveals a poll. Online government services are proving popular but more must be done to...
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28 Apr 2014
Boosting support for rural jobs and growth
Jessica Sellick examines the national framework for the LEADER method of delivering Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding. With the requirements and expectations for the next programming period (2014 to 2020)...
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28 Apr 2014
Rural crime – join the debate
RURAL crime is the subject of a special debate expected to include contributions from police and community groups. The 4Policing consultancy group is facilitating a social media Twitter session on...
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28 Apr 2014
Councils quiz minister on service delivery
COUNCILS are being urged to quiz local government minister Brandon Lewis on funding for local authorities that reform the way they deliver services. The special live phone-in with Mr Lewis...
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23 Apr 2014
Extra borrowing for affordable homes
Councils can bid for a share of £300m in extra borrowing to build up to 10,000 affordable homes, says the government. Local authorities can bid for a share of the...
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19 Apr 2014
Awards recognise rural community enterprise
NEW awards are set to recognise the contribution made by community enterprises to improving rural services. The Plunkett Foundation Rural Community Ownership Awards recognise projects by rural residents who have...
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18 Apr 2014
£30m rural roads programme begins
A £30 million investment to prepare and repair rural and residential roads has started in West Sussex. The ‘Better Roads Programme’ launched by West Sussex County Council is said to...
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17 Apr 2014
Council grants for rural projects
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for rural community buildings in East Devon. The funding – from East Devon District Council – can be used to help refurbish, improve...
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