Access to Services
12 Jul 2012
Plan for ‘red diesel’ to grit rural roads
CHANGES to the law which would allow tractors to use “red diesel” for gritting roads have been published by the government. Currently, only purpose built or adapted gritters may use...
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08 Jul 2012
Cameron hints at rural fuel discount
RURAL Yorkshire could be next in line for a government-backed fuel duty discount, it has emerged. Prime Minister David Cameron said he wanted proposals for a fuel duty discount for...
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29 Jun 2012
Energy plan ‘threatens rural areas’
RURAL areas face being hardest hit by the government’s green energy plans, ministers have been told. Government estimates suggest energy and climate change policies will push up electricity prices by...
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28 Jun 2012
Local communities provide services
NEW rules have come into force allowing communities to bid to take over local services they believe they can run better themselves. The Community Right to Challenge is part of...
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24 Jun 2012
Speed-dating helps libraries stay open
LIBRARIES are hosting unusual events such as speed-dating as they strive to keep open amid budget cuts. Councils have found innovative ways to keep providing library services while managing a...
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22 Jun 2012
‘Make feelings known’ on broadband
RURAL residents may miss out on faster broadband connections unless they respond to a special survey. The CSW Broadand project aims to bring speeds of up to 24Mbps across Coventry,...
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20 Jun 2012
Postcode lottery of social care funding
RURAL areas receive lower funding and spend less on social care – despite having more older people than urban local authorities, reveals a report. Rural authorities which tend to have...
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07 Jun 2012
Residents help decide library services
RURAL residents are to attend discussion groups as part of a review of library services in East Sussex. The review is being undertaken by East Sussex County Council, which is...
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04 May 2012
Call to improve ambulance responses
MPs have demanded that ambulances respond quicker to life-threatening rural emergencies. The joint call was made by Dan Poulter, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich; and Peter Aldous, MP...
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01 May 2012
Budget cuts force transport review
BUDGET reductions have forced a review of local bus services in Leicestershire. Leicestershire County Council is inviting residents to have their say on plans to save £750,000 over two years...
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