Author: <span>Richard</span>
12 Dec 2022
Adult Social Care Committee challenges government to urgent reforms in adult social care
The Adult Social Care Committee has published its report, A “Gloriously ordinary life”: Spotlight on adult social care, on 8th December 2022 The full report can be accessed at this...
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12 Dec 2022
Petrol prices dropping too slowly, and rural areas are paying a premium
The BBC reports that there is evidence that “rocket and feather” fuel pricing happened in 2022, according to a competition watchdog This is when fuel prices rise as wholesale costs...
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12 Dec 2022
Some Cornwall residents could lose all their Freeview TV channels
Hundreds of people in mainly rural communities of Cornwall could lose their TV channels. Citizens Advice Cornwall is backing a campaign to protect TV and radio services in the area...
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12 Dec 2022
Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion
The Guardian reports that Rishi Sunak has signalled the end of a moratorium on new onshore wind projects in an attempt to head off a row with Tory MPs The...
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12 Dec 2022
Lib Dem leader calls for new rural communities minister following DEFRA
The Yorkshire Post reports that Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has backed a key policy of the Country Land and Business Association’s (CLA) Rural Powerhouse campaign to create a...
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12 Dec 2022
Arts Council England funding to keep culture alive in Dorset’s rural communities
Lyme Online reports that Dorset-based charity Artsreach has secured three years of funding from Arts Council England, to support its touring programme around the county’s rural communities Arts Council England...
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12 Dec 2022
Farmers urge UK government to fund hedge creation to bolster biodiversity
The Guardian reports that farmers are urging the government to include hedge creation in its nature-friendly farming subsidy scheme in an attempt to increase biodiversity Details about the post-Brexit replacement...
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12 Dec 2022
Rural Economy Spotlight – December 2022
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network highlighting a selection of current rural economic development news, issues and opportunities UK Shared Prosperity Fund expenditure gets...
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08 Dec 2022
RSP Member – Applause
Applause Rural Touring – Creativity at the heart of your community Applause is a cultural charitable organisation established in 1995. We work with people across Kent, Sussex, Essex and the...
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05 Dec 2022
RSN Seminar Programme 2023 open for bookings
The RSN is delighted to launch its seminar programme for 2023! The established successful seminar programme goes from strength to strength each year having moved online during Covid. In 2022,...
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