Grant funding is now available through the Growth Programme for Business Development, Food Processing and Rural Tourism projects in England. Across these three areas, a total fund of £1,318,000 has been allocated for the Cheshire and Warrington area.
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Rostons Press Release – Countryside Stewardship 2017 Applications
It is likely that hedgerow and boundaries capital grants will be launched in the next few weeks, with the closing date expected to be 30th April, the same as last year. It is hoped that applications will be able to be submitted online via the Rural Payments service.
Rostons Press Release – HS2 Phase 2B Update
Following the recent announcement with regard to HS2 Phase 2B (Crewe to Manchester), HS2 Ltd are now aiming to deposit the Phase 2B Hybrid Bill in Parliament in 2019 with the aim to have Royal Assent granted by the end of 2022 and this will allow construction to begin in 2026.
Welsh £40m Small Grant Scheme for Farmers
The Welsh Government has announced a £40m grant scheme to help farmers reduce their carbon emissions and to improve their resilience and competitiveness.
Telecommunication Mast Upgrades
A nationwide scheme to upgrade the 4G and 5G coverage on telecommunication masts is currently underway by network providers as part of a Government initiative to improve communication and connectivity in rural areas.
Electrification of North West and North Wales Railways
While the majority of modern trains in the UK are powered by electric, it might interest you to know the lines between Crewe, Chester, Holyhead, Warrington and Manchester are currently still powered by diesel trains.
Land Market Rents
The dawning of the New Year is always a good time to reflect on land market values during the previous 12 months, not least because it’s the time of year we get the most enquiries about it.
Basic Payment 2017 – Are You Prepared?
As the Rostons Team begin to meet with clients to submit their 2017 claim, it seems a good time to remind you that it’s never too soon to start thinking about this year’s scheme.
Oxford Farming Conference – Farming Freedom
It may not come as a shock to many that the Oxford Farming Conference has recently announced some interesting proposals for the world ahead of us post Brexit.