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Rural Bulletin 9th August
Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:48 by Helen Denton-Stacey
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Rural Coalition letter published - Tories' rural policies
A letter from the Rt Rev Alan Smith (Bishop of St Albans and President, Rural Coalition) has been published in the Telegraph on Monday 8th August
The Rural Services Network is part of The Rural Coalition, an alliance of 13 national rural organisations who subscribe to a vision for a living and working countryside.
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Free Event - Measuring Impact in Rural Communities
DLUHC consultation on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation
Vital Somerset bus route saved by councillors after hundreds sign petition
Countryside crime rise linked to cost-of-living crisis
National Park planners are highly commended in RTPI awards
More than half of UK households to be in fuel poverty by the new year
Could co-living ease the UK countryside's housing crisis?
Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review
Coming just 2 weeks after the new Prime Minister is appointed the RSN's National Rural Conference is pleased to have the chance to hear directly from The Rt Hon Lord Benyon – currently Parliamentary Secretary of State in Defra and Minister for rural affairs, access to nature and Biosecurity. His responsibilities for rural affairs includes rural productivity and connectivity, rural life opportunities (childcare, education, skills and health).
His views on the future for rural communities and businesses under a new Prime Minister could be illuminating and he will be willing to engage in a question-and-answer session with delegates in attendance.
We encourage all RSN members to sign up for this important conference session and take the chance to inform Lord Benyon of the key issues facing rural communities and businesses in your area/sector and how important 'levelling up' is to all rural areas.Exclusive to RSN Members - free access to the 'Measuring Impact in Rural Communities' event with the Social Value Engine team.
Further details regarding this can be found hereA researcher from the University of Nottingham is undertaking research into rural energy use. They have developed a survey looking to understand the way energy is consumed rurally. The short survey should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete.
If you would like to contribute to this research, click here
The RSN is delighted to invite you to attend the National Rural Conference 2022!
Aimed Senior Officers, Members and policy makers along with those working to deliver services in rural areas this conference is an exciting opportunity to hear from expert speakers, network with likeminded colleagues and share learning and rural experiences. The conference is free to attend for local authorities in membership of the Rural Services Network, and members of the Rural Services Partnership.
National Rural Conference 2022 Schedule
Monday 19th September - Rural Transport Session
Monday 19th September - Rural Cost of Living Crisis
Tuesday 20th September - Rural Regeneration Session
Tuesday 20th September - An Audience with Lord Benyon
Wednesday 21st September - Rural Health, Care and Wellbeing Session
Wednesday 21st September - RSN Session: Reducing Rural Inequalities and Improving Opportunities
Thursday 22nd September - Rural Affordable Housing Session
Friday 23rd September - Rural Net Zero Session
The conference is proving to be extremely popular with over 650 bookings taken so far with many sessions filling up close to capacity so book now to avoid disappointment!
Click here for more information and booking details
Looking for funding for your local project or community group? Read the latest edition of the Funding Digest here
Read the latest Government Consultations that may be relevant to rural communities here
Member Insights is the place to discover the statistics that define communities within our membershipVisit the Members Insights here
Find out about our campaign for fairer funding for rural areas here
This includes our work on the Local Government Finance Settlement
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- MILL LANE, SHEARSBY
Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:47 by Helen Denton-Stacey
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER:- MILL LANE, SHEARSBY Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location. A road closure is required on Mill Lane, Shearsby on the 23rd August 2022 for 1 day. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County Council to facilitate carriageway patching works. The proposed alternative diversion route will be via:- Back Lane, Welford Road, Bruntingthorpe Road and vice versa. During the closures, any alternative routes available to all traffic will be signed on site, can be viewed at https://one.network/?tm=GB130392149
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
Posted: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:22 by Helen Denton-Stacey
Dear Sir/Madam ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER. www.leics.gov.uk A A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location: Mill Lane, Shearsby (see weblink or QR code below). The purpose of the TTRO is to allow Leicestershire County Council to facilitate carriageway patching works. The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure. The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 1 day commencing on the 23rd August 2022. A Press Release will be issued to confirm these details approximately 2 weeks prior to the works commencing. Should you require any further information please reply to this e-mail raising any specific concerns you may have. Yours faithfully Network Management Team Leicestershire County Council Highways Weblink: https://one.network/?tm=GB130392149
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