Congresbury reservoir turns village fear into award-winning work
An innovative approach to reservoir management that placed community voices at the heart of decision-making has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025. The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project near Bristol has been awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West 2025 Project Award for Collaboration. An award recognising the team’s exceptional commitment to […]
Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services
Rural pubs to receive funding to help broaden their services As part of the Plan for Change, projects include community cafes, village stores and play areas For every £1 invested in these projects, over £8 social value is generated, new data shows In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK […]