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24 Jul 2018

Revised planning policy published

New planning rules will make it easier for councils to challenge poor quality and unattractive development – and give communities a greater voice about local development,…

24 Jul 2018

Dementia-friendly rural communities guide

The new rural communities guide is designed to help all types of rural communities increase awareness of dementia and become more dementia-friendly. Rural communities have…

23 Jul 2018

Peers ask for evidence on rural economy

A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee…

20 Jul 2018

Using Archive Film to Bring a Smile to the Face of People Living with Dementia

by Brian Norris of Living Memories C.I.C. Background When I had started delving into the film archive of Greenpark Productions Ltd at the end of the 20th…

20 Jul 2018

Rural Initiatives – Passivhaus

Hastoe is specialist rural housing association and we recognise the serious challenge of fuel poverty in Rural England. To tackle this problem, Hastoe has pioneered…

19 Jul 2018

Case study: Dispensing excellence in action: The College Surgery Partnership, Devon

Case study: Dispensing excellence in action: The College Surgery Partnership, Devon Describing the dispensing College Surgery Partnership in Devon as an outstanding rural practice, chief…

15 Jul 2018

Peers scrutinise rural local government

A House of Lords committee investigating the rural economy is set to take evidence into the effectiveness of local government in rural areas. The Select…

13 Jul 2018

Tech funding to help combat rural isolation

Organisations are being invited to apply for a share of up to £250,000 to develop technologies that combat rural isolation. The GovTech Catalyst initiative from Innovate…

12 Jul 2018

£15k for ‘vital’ rural transport service

A local council has issued a £15,000  grant to support a community transport service which connects people in rural areas to vital services. North Lincolnshire Council gave the…

10 Jul 2018

Districts Direct – Pilot Review (11th September 2017 – 31st March 2018)

Produced by South Norfolk Council – District Direct supports patients and hospital staff to identify and overcome barriers to discharge via a dedicated district council…