Access to Services
17 May 2018
Rural police officers could be armed
Front-line officers in harder-to-reach rural communities could be routinely armed to deal with the threat of a terrorist attack, police chiefs have suggested. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it...
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14 May 2018
Post office eases bank branch closure pain
An action plan aims to raise awareness of banking services available at Post Office branches among local communities grappling with bank branch closures. The five-point plan has been developed by...
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14 May 2018
Warning over special education funding
County councils say they are having to shift “unsustainable” amounts of money towards supporting children with special educational needs. In total, 21 councils have overspent on their high-needs block over...
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09 May 2018
Community fund for rural east Devon
Rural communities planning capital building projects or refurbishments in east Devon can apply for financial help from the district council. Applications are now open to apply for funding from East...
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03 May 2018
Bank branch closures in market towns
Market towns are among those affected by another round of bank branch closures by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Some 162 Royal Bank of Scotland branches will close in England...
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02 May 2018
Community grants for Yorkshire Dales
Rural communities in the Yorkshire Dales are being encouraged to apply for funding to improve local services and and other projects. A total of 36 projects – benefitting local communities,...
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02 May 2018
Call to improve 4G rural mobile coverage
Rural businesses have called on Ofcom to reinforce calls for mobile network operators to improve 4g coverage in the countryside. The call was made by the Country Land and Business Association...
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29 Apr 2018
Prince’s rural fund opens for applications
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is now open for applications to support community led groups and projects in rural areas around the UK. Applications are encouraged from community groups and charities to apply...
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18 Apr 2018
Pressure mounts over rural potholes
The government is facing renewed calls to help fix thousands of potholes following harsh weather which has taken its toll on rural routes. Motorists are being urged to take extra...
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11 Apr 2018
Court closures threaten rural access to justice
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Thursday, 12 April 2018 The Rural Services Network [1] has warned that the closure of magistrates’ courts is putting a strain on police budgets and threatening to undermine...
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