Author: <span>Richard</span>
15 Oct 2018
Rural schools face ‘perfect storm’
The Guardian and The Independent reported that budget cuts in rural schools mean that many headteachers take on additional roles such as gardening, cleaning and driving the school minibus. More...
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15 Oct 2018
Report uncovers growing health crisis
The Care Quality Commission annual report has highlighted growing waiting lists, A&E delays and record dissatisfaction levels with GPs, according to the BBC. The patient group, National Voices, said the...
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15 Oct 2018
RSP Member – Young Somerset
Young Somerset Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and their mission is to put young people first. Their aim is to work with young people, encouraging...
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15 Oct 2018
Local bus journeys at a 12-year low
New figures from the Department of Transport show that the number of local bus journeys has fallen to a 12-year low, according to the Guardian. This fall coincides with a...
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15 Oct 2018
Over a million people live in “food deserts”
The Guardian reported on a study by the Social Market Foundation think tank and Kellogg’s, revealing that more than a million people in the UK live in “food deserts” –...
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15 Oct 2018
Rural housing crisis solutions
PoliticsHome reported on a fringe event at the Conference organised by the CPRE and the National Housing Federation looking at the best way to increase the number of affordable homes...
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10 Oct 2018
RSP Member – The Farming Community Network (FCN)
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. We have a network of over 400...
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08 Oct 2018
Cautious welcome for social care funding
On Tuesday 2nd of October the Health Secretary announced additional £240m funding for social care. Funding to local authorities will be payable in 2018-19 to help deal with winter pressures. ...
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08 Oct 2018
Smart Rural Transport Areas (SMARTA) Project
Introduction SMARTA is an international research and demonstration project which is developing new insights into the challenges faced by rural communities across the world in maintaining good transport and accessibility....
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08 Oct 2018
Borrowing cap scrapped
There was broad media coverage of Theresa May’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, during which she announced that she is lifting the borrowing cap on local councils to help...
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