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Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme

8th October 2020 in , /by

Rural Development Programme – Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme Applications open until 4th November 2020   The RDPE Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme provides funding for farmers to purchase equipment to improve the productivity of their farm. The scheme uses a simple online application process and is targeted at specific pieces of agricultural equipment. Agricultural and […]

Planning for the Future

14th August 2020 in , /by

The Housing and Communities Minister Robert Jenrick has recently set out proposals to reform the planning system.  The White Paper details three main categories – Planning for Development; Planning for Beautiful and Sustainable Places; Planning for Infrastructure and Connected Places.  Ian Swain, Director of Planning at WBW Surveyors gives his thoughts on the proposed changes in […]

Managing Rainfall and Runoff in the Farmyard

23rd January 2020 in , /by

Join Catchment Sensitive Farming at this FREE event Managing Rainfall and Runoff in the Farmyard Tuesday 11th February 2020 10:00am – 1:00pm Crickle Farm, East Marton, Skipton, BD23 3JD By Kind Permission of Bob Lancaster This event aims to highlight practical and cost effective steps you can take to better manage rainfall and runoff in the […]

RDPE Growth Programme

18th November 2019 in , , /by

A new programme has been launched aimed at providing funding for projects in England which create jobs and growth in the rural economy. Under the RDPE Growth Programme, there are grants for: • Food processing – open to food and drinks businesses that process agricultural or horticultural products. • Business development – open to small […]

Successful Planning Approval and Sale

14th November 2019 in /by

WBW Planning Team successfully obtained planning approval for two semi-detached houses on this attractive level site on the outskirts of the popular village of Thornton. The site has now been sold by WBW on behalf of Clients obtaining in excess of the asking price after a high level of interest.  It just shows there is […]