On Friday the RPA announced that a fund of £8.5 million has been made available for small English dairy farmers. Eligible farmers who apply will receive a one-off payment.
Rostons Press Release – Welsh – Glastir Small Grant Scheme
The next Expression of Interest window for the Glastir Small Grant has now opened with the theme ‘Landscapers and Pollinators’.
Rostons Press Release – HS2 – Phase 2B – Update
On the 23 February 2017 HS2 received Royal Assent for Phase 1 from London to Birmingham. The new Bill will grant the powers to build Phase 1 of the HS2 network.
A Property with Something for Everyone
Rostons, Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers in Cheshire, are pleased to launch to the market Ling Farm and part of Cottage Farm in Nottinghamshire.
Rostons Press Release – Growth Programme Grants
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.
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.