Rural Areas

Council Says Funding System Costs Them 120 Million Per Year

Council Says Funding System Costs Them 120 Million Per Year

Lincolnshire council claims funding formulas mean a yearly loss of £120m, impacting services. Council Says Funding System Costs Them 120 Million Per Year Lincolnshire council feels shortchanged. They say government funding isn’t working. They claim they miss out on £120 million each year. Over 600 miles of roads need repair. They blame a lack of…

UK Towns Face Crisis as Shop Closures Leave High Streets Empty

UK Towns Face Crisis as Shop Closures Leave High Streets Empty

South West towns are struggling with shop closures, leaving residents feeling isolated and vulnerable. Urgent action is needed. UK Towns Face Crisis as Shop Closures Leave High Streets Empty Shops are closing in South West towns. Banks and post offices disappeared, too, and MPs are worried about these losses. Villages are losing their hearts, they…