We are delighted to have been appointed to work with Acle Parish Council to develop an economic development led masterplan for the village of Acle, Norfolk. Acle is situated at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads and is a delightful Norfolk village with many attributes.  However, as wit

DCLG have launched the £1m Future High Street X-Fund as part of the continued stream of measures flowing from the Portas Review. Applications from towns that can demonstrate the implementation of innovative measures to improve conditions on their high street are invited by 6th Decembe

DCLG announced yesterday a new £10 million fund to support communities develop Neighbourhood Plans.  It appears tht the Department has increased the level of funding available for each community from £20k to £30k.  For further information go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsr

ONS releases revised Q2 GDP results.  The revised release again shows that the original figures were off the mark. Aren’t the original figures too important for this to consistently be the case?  For a fuller breakdown go to http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/naa2/second-estimate-of-

The deadline for the Big Lottery Village SOS Fund of 12th September is fast approaching.  Bids from community groups in villages with a population under 3000 for funding of between £10k and £15k are invited.  This is a rare and significant fund that can support social and economic dev