The Rural Community Council For Kent and Medway
Welcome to Action with Communities in Rural Kent
What we do
- Provide direct advice and support to community organisations
- Stimulate community action, particularly voluntary action, and encourage good practice
- Develop and manage demonstration projects
- Provide professional support and advice to key service providers
- Raise awareness of rural issues and influence decision makers
Action with Communities in Rural Kent (previously known as Kent Rural Community Council) is an independent voluntary organisation (Registered Charity No. 212796).
Membership is open to any organisation, community group or individual who supports our purpose. Benefits of membership include our monthly newsletter, "Rural News" and our periodical, "Oast to Coast" for news and information on rural issues, as well as invitations to participate in seminars, events and conferences at reduced rates, also one to one advice.
For more information on member benefits click here.
"Elham" - Kent Village of the Year 2011 (posted 15/11/11)
Latest news
New Briefing on National Planning Policy Framework
ACRE has produced a new Briefing on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The NPPF was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) on 27th March 2012. The Government views the NPPF as key part of their reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth. The briefing can be read or downloaded here. (Posted 02/04/2012)
Kent Village Hall of the Year 2012 is now open!
Kent Village Hall of the Year is now open! Please click here for an entry form and click here for the guidelines. (Posted 22/02/2012)
Rural Community of the Year 2012 is now open!
Rural Community of the Year (formerly Kent Village of the Year) is now open! Please click here for an entry form. (Posted 25/01/2012)
Better Broadband?
Kent County Council has launched its ‘Make Kent Quicker" campaign, while Defra has announced the launch of the Rural Community Broadband Fund.” See the Broadband page in the Our Work section of this website for more information. (Posted 01/12/11)
Broadband and Digital Switchover
We are now working to help communities access broadband services and also helping to publicise the swithover to digital TV. Please go to the "Our Work" section of the website to see the new pages on these topics. (Posted 24/11/11)
Volunteers Wanted
Action with Communities in Rural Kent is supporting the local roll-out of the Switchover Help Scheme. We need to visit every parish and town in Kent and Medway to spread this message and ensure no-one gets missed. We need local volunteers to help with our programme to ensure that no-one misses out on the help that’s available to assist with making the necessary changes. More details on the Digital TV Switchover page. (Posted 28/11/11)
Make It Cheaper!
Rural Kent is now working with independent energy advice company "Make it Cheaper" who specialise in seeking out the best energy supply contracts for businesses. "Businesses" includes Community Halls, charities as well as local shops, churches and parish offices. Find out more on our special Make it Cheaper page. (Posted 1st September 2011)
ESF Community Grants 2011-13
This fund is now open for applications. More details can be found on our Grants & Funding page. (Posted 20/09/11)