Coronavirus
06 Apr 2020
Important information for vulnerable utility customers
Utility Companies providing Gas, Electricity and Water all keep Priority Services Registers, this is a free service provided by suppliers and network operators and each maintain their own register. These...
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06 Apr 2020
Rural Response – Emergency Grants Programme
The Prince’s Countryside Fund is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who...
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06 Apr 2020
Rural petrol stations forced to close
Several news outlets including the Daily Telegraph and ITV Online covered the warning of an increase in ‘fuel deserts’ from a trade association as many petrol stations will be forced...
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06 Apr 2020
Coronavirus – Support and advice for people affected by dementia
The Alzeimers Society is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Alzheimer’s Society hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. They understand this is a worrying...
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06 Apr 2020
The remote and rural hospitals at threat from coronavirus
The health publication HSJ reports that the coronavirus outbreak is currently a highly regionalised feature in the UK This means that hospitals in more remote areas, often with older populations...
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06 Apr 2020
Extra vigilance needed as coronavirus lockdown triggers surge in fly-tipping
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils...
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06 Apr 2020
Suspension of regional transport
Several news outlets, including the MailOnline and the Independent, cover news that bus companies including National Express and Megabus are ceasing operations National Express has stopped selling tickets for journeys...
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06 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: ‘Stay at home’ plea as Easter holiday starts
People are being warned to stay away from England’s rural beauty spots amid the coronavirus lockdown, despite expected warm weather over this weekend and as Easter approaches, according to the...
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06 Apr 2020
Statement – Supporting the Cultural Sector
Arts Council England is a member of our Rural Services Partnership Covid-19 Joint Statement from Arts Council England and Local Government sector partners: In every community culture helps people live...
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30 Mar 2020
Tell us about your rural community working together during lockdown
With communities in lockdown at home, online delivery slots booked up several weeks in advance, and in England’s rural areas, 11% of premises – households and businesses – are unable...
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