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23 Aug 2021
Rural residents struggling with their internet connection urged to apply for funding
The Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal reports that Denbighshire residents and businesses are being urged to apply for funds to help improve their internet connection The UK and Welsh governments...
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16 Aug 2021
Concern that Cornwall is being ‘levelled down’ by the Government
Cornwall Live reports Councillor Tim Dwelly, a member of the Shadow Cabinet at Cornwall Council, has claimed that the Government has misled Cornwall as it is “not levelling up Cornwall,...
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09 Aug 2021
Rural areas left out of Treasury’s levelling-up cash, report claims
The Independent reports on research by the Rural Services Network and economics consultancy Pragmatix showing that the Government’s Levelling Up Fund is leaving rural communities unfairly disadvantaged in comparison to...
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09 Aug 2021
Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
The Yorkshire Times reports that the Government has announced a programme to support farmers across the country to reduce water and air pollution from their land In collaboration with Natural...
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04 Aug 2021
Rural communities ‘overlooked’ in Whitehall’s allocation of post-Brexit Levelling Up fund
‘Keep It Simple’ – Rural councils and service providers call on government to ensure Levelling Up funds are allocated fairly, transparently and based on need 4th August 2021: The way...
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12 Jul 2021
Schools Funding Consultation
The Department for Education opened a consultation on 8th July exploring School Funding with the Government claiming it will be made simpler, fairer and more transparent as the Government ‘levels...
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21 Jun 2021
Social care: Ministers urged to ‘act now’ on funding reform
Social care organisations have urged ministers to publish long-awaited plans to overhaul how the sector in England is funded within a month They have called on Boris Johnson to “act...
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07 Jun 2021
RSN Shares its Concerns and Seeks Your Views on the Government Consultation on Consistency in Recycling
The Rural Services Network is keen to respond to the Government’s current consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England. Whilst the RSN welcomes proposals to increase recycling...
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01 Jun 2021
Britain’s electric car charging network boosted by £300m funding
The Guardian reports that Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved a £300m investment to help triple the number of ultra-rapid electric car charge points across the country, as part of...
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24 May 2021
‘Levelling up’ must be more targeted, say peers
The Prime Minister’s “levelling up” plans need to be more targeted to prevent deprived areas being “short-changed”, argue peers, as reported by the BBC this week The Lords Public Services...
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