Rural Business
Our work on Local Government Finance is split into two areas, the Fairer Funding campaign and a financial analysis of local authority budgets.
24 Nov 2016
Chancellor unveils 100% rural rate relief
Rural rate relief will increase from 50% to 100% from next April, saving a business up to £2900 a year. The measure was announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his...
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16 Nov 2016
£4m for rural tourism in Cumbria
THE government has unveiled a £4m fund to repair damage caused by winter storms in Cumbria last December. The Cumbria Countryside Access Fund will help reinstate and improve public rights...
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01 Nov 2016
Funding for rural projects in Norfolk
RURAL businesses will continue to benefit from a £9m European funding initiative managed by Norfolk County Council. The funding is from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) delivered...
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03 Oct 2016
Tourism set to soar over next decade
THE English tourism sector is set to grow by nearly 3% every year over the next decade, suggests a study. Research commissioned by the Local Government Association shows that domestic tourism...
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20 Aug 2016
Food tourism to boost rural economy
THE government has launched a food tourism grant scheme it hopes will boost the rural economy. Launched by Defra, the Championing Great British Food Tourism funding scheme seeks to help...
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02 Aug 2016
Grant scheme reopens for applications
A Rural Growth Network fund has re-opened to support the rural economy in north-east England. More than ten businesses are already receiving help from the scheme, helping them to expand...
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26 Jun 2016
Rural businesses ‘united’ post-Brexit
RURAL businesses have pledged to work together to create opportunities following the UK vote to leave the European Union. The Country Land and Business Association said it was confident in...
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13 Jun 2016
£6m growth fund re-opens for bids
A £6m fund to boost economic growth and job creation has re-opened for new bids in Nottinghamshire. So far, around £2.35m of the Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund (NEDCF) has...
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07 Jun 2016
Funding support for rural business
RURAL businesses have the chance to explore support services and funding at a conference in north-east England. More than 100 rural businesses from across the region are expected to attend...
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25 May 2016
£1.6m in rural grants for Hampshire
Grants are available for small businesses and rural communities in East Hampshire. Farmers, foresters and growers are also being invited to bid for a share of a £1.6m fund across...
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