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03 Oct 2017
Council bid to combat rural isolation
A RURAL council has launched a special group to combat loneliness in the countryside. Boston Borough Council in Lincolnshire said the isolation – especially in rural areas – had been...
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02 Oct 2017
Concern over firefighter shortage
A shortage of rural firefighters has triggered a number of recruitment drives to fill vacancies in village fire stations. It follows concern that not enough people want to become retained...
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01 Oct 2017
Rural homes 20% more expensive’
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a ‘rural premium’ exists across the country, rural...
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28 Sep 2017
Transport tops conference agenda
A first-of-its-kind event aims to help community groups address rural transport challenges in the east of England. The Fenland Transport Conference 2017 is being held in March, Cambridgeshire, on Thursday,...
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26 Sep 2017
Need rises for affordable rural homes
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply...
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24 Sep 2017
Petition warns of rural GP shortage
Hundreds of people have signed a petition warning that GP practices in rural areas are struggling to recruit doctors. Started by Lincolnshire GP Ben Loryman, the petition says many rural...
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21 Sep 2017
Rural group speaks out on housing
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government’s failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says...
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20 Sep 2017
£23m for neighbourhood plans
Almost £23m in funding aims to give local communities more say in the development of their area. Communities across England would receive a share of £22.8m to develop neighbourhood plans, said...
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18 Sep 2017
Fairer funding ‘vital’ for rural schools
Fairer funding is vital for England’s rural schools, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to confirmation that the government is to reform the...
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15 Sep 2017
Changes to school funding confirmed
Rural schools will gain up to 5% in funding under a plans for a fairer national funding formula, says the government. Education secretary Justine Greening detailed government reforms to introduce...
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