Access to Services
12 Apr 2013
Post Office bank boost for rural areas?
THE Post Office is to launch its own current account in a move that could benefit rural communities without a regular bank. Some bank customers can already access financial services...
Read more
07 Apr 2013
Watchdog in final plea over services
INADEQUATE funding for public services is among a raft of challenges faced by countryside communities. The warning is contained in a final letter sent to Defra secretary Owen Paterson by...
Read more
04 Apr 2013
Rural Health Network established
A new Rural Health Network has been established following a ground-breaking “Challenging Times” conference in Nottingham last autumn. The Network will enable health professionals to better share best practice, share...
Read more
02 Apr 2013
Quad bikes help tackle rural crime
LOCAL policing teams have been provided with two new all terrain vehicles to help them cover hard to reach rural areas. The bright red quad bikes have been equipped with...
Read more
27 Mar 2013
Village halls get wireless broadband
THIRTY village halls will be provided with wireless internet under plans unveiled by a rural district council. In a ground-breaking move, West Lindsey District Council has appointed Quickline to install...
Read more
25 Mar 2013
Network warns against Budget impact
RURAL communities must not be unfairly disadvantaged by the Budget, the Rural Services Network has warned. The warning of further pressure on the delivery of local public services comes amid...
Read more
19 Mar 2013
Localism having ‘little rural impact’
THE government’s localism agenda is having little impact on the ground, suggests a report. Local groups are leading inspirational projects – but without using new rights, says the study by...
Read more
18 Mar 2013
Novel approach to rural broadband
PUBLIC funding should be used to attract investment in superfast rural broadband networks, says a report. Launched by the Carnegie UK Trust and the Community Broadband Network, the document examines...
Read more
16 Mar 2013
Funding fears for community transport
MORE funding is urgently needed to train volunteer drivers to keep vital community transport schemes on the road, say charities. The Community Transport Association (CTA) and Action with Communities in...
Read more
03 Mar 2013
Minister reveals council tax figures
COUNCIL tax bills are higher for rural residents than they are for people in predominantly urban areas, the government has confirmed. The figures were revealed in answer to a parliamentary...
Read more