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.
09 Dec 2014
£1.6m boost for rural economy
A £1.6m bid has been approved to boost farming and rural businesses in Leicestershire. The county council and the Leicestershire Rural Partnership (LRP) are celebrating after Defra and the European...
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09 Nov 2014
Council pledges £1.7k for rural economy
A LOCAL council has earmarked £1,700 a year to support the rural economy in Dorset. Weymouth & Portland Borough Council pledged to give £1,700 annually from 2015-2020 to support the...
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06 Nov 2014
Clash over ruling on disused barns
LOCAL councils have clashed with a national park authority over a ruling restricting the conversion of redundant barns. The recent ruling by central government restricts the conversion of redundant barns...
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18 Sep 2014
Northants LEP targets rural jobs growth
PLANS submitted to DEFRA aim to support 139 businesses and create 79 jobs in rural Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire is stretching its development strategy into rural areas of the county with proposals...
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01 Aug 2014
Rural investment set to rise – survey
JOBS and investment in the rural economy are set to rise over the next 12 months, suggests a survey. Both farming and non-agricultural businesses are expecting to increase investment, according...
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13 Jul 2014
Defra unveils £19m for rural business
More than 2,500 rural businesses are set to receive a share of a £19m government fund. Specifically designed to boost the competitiveness of rural farming and forestry businesses. it is...
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07 Jul 2014
£150k fund targets rural innovation
A £150,000 rural business-to-business fund aims to help local firms thrive through innovation. Delivered by Creative England, the Rural B2B (Superfast Broadband) Fund is to be rolled out across the...
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03 Jul 2014
Chancellor’s plan focuses on rural growth
George Osborne has unveiled £22.5m to support business growth in north-east England – with special focus on rural communities. The Chancellor made the announcement during a visit to Simpson Malt...
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25 Jun 2014
Businesses canvassed on rural funding
BUSINESSES in rural Lincolnshire are being asked to share their thoughts on future grant-funded projects in their community. Engagement events held around the county are giving local people the chance...
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09 Jun 2014
Business network boosts regional economy
BUSINESS centres in north-east England have joined forces to create a network to stimulate rural economic growth. The Rural Connect network was launched with new and established businesses in mind...
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