Chris Cowcher
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Chief Executive at @wrccrural. RTs are not an endorsement. Opinions expressed are my own & do not necessarily represent the views of my employer.
Wellesbourne, England
Joined July 2018
Half of England’s small towns are transport deserts. Without reliable buses, rural communities face isolation and lost opportunities. We’re urging the government to act now, with guaranteed service levels and fair funding. https://t.co/rkXHGDiLjZ
cpre.org.uk
CPRE calls for fair funding and service guarantees to protect rural bus networks and tackle transport deserts across England.
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Our countryside isn't a museum–it's a £315bn economic engine waiting to be unleashed! 🚀 Our new report for #RuralHousingWeek shows how building affordable homes unlocks potential, creates jobs & revitalises communities. It's time to invest in a living, thriving rural Britain.
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A huge congratulations to Claire Wooldridge and Barbara Spiby who received their BEMs today. Amazing work for the community, Claire for her work with the fire services in Nuneaton and Barbara for her commitment to children
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WRCC’s Rural Housing Enabler responds to the Gov. announcement of additional funding for affordable housing. What does this mean for Warwickshire? And how can our @DefraGovUK funded work in North Warwickshire empower communities. @ACRE_national
https://t.co/AVoQl6C8G9
wrccrural.org.uk
WRCC's Rural Housing Enabler responds to the announcement of £39bn for affordable homes, and considers what this means for Warwickshire.
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Now that's the kind of boost you need on a Friday... @HomebakedBakery pies, delivered to my door in Warwickshire. Love the note from the head chef that confirms for every £1 spent on their pies, another £20 of social value is generated!!! The power of #ComBiz.
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🏡 Rural England faces a hidden housing crisis! New research shows rural affordable housing need is 50% higher than in urban areas outside London. Villages and hamlets hit hardest. 📢 Explore the data & join us in advocating for urgent action!
englishrural.org.uk
Hidden Crisis in the Countryside: Rural England Faces 50% Higher Affordable Housing Shortage than Urban AreasPicture the English countryside, and you're likely to imagine peaceful villages, sc
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Frozen Pie Delivery is back LIVE & this time you can order all across the UK! So wether your in Brighton or Huyton you can get our delicious award winning pies delivered straight to you door 🚚 https://t.co/tiI6Vy2gXj
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🏡🏳️🌈 Rural, LGBTQ+, and overlooked? To mark #pridemonth read about the unique housing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people in the countryside in our latest blog post: 🔗 https://t.co/L4s2S1VFL2
#RuralHousing #LGBTQ #InclusiveCommunities
englishrural.org.uk
Pride Month Reflections on Housing Inequality As Pride Month 2025 unfolds, it’s an apt time to shine a light on an often-overlooked issue: the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and housing inequality
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Pre-Bruce sustenance... it just had to be the #communityowned @HomebakedBakery!! @LFC @springsteen #YNWA #ComBiz
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A huge congratulations to Kineton Sports and Social Club for receiving their @TheKingsAwards for all they do for the community. Lovely to be with you all today
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We are delighted to launch our 2025 Impact Report!📝 This report showcases the widespread, life-changing impact that Plunkett makes to the sector, & how we influence #Combiz to have local impact.🌟 Explore the full report: https://t.co/UQzVi5KZ6Z
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Great to meet Sir Jeremy Wright MP today with our Chair, Rosie Weaver. We shared updates on Community Food Fleet, rural affordable housing, and the power of #CommunityOwnership in new developments. Thanks for your continued support! @Plunkett_UK @ACRE_national #Warwickshire
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📢 Over 150 years—that's how long it would take to meet rural housing demand at the current pace. HRH The Princess Royal joined experts to spotlight this crisis and the vital role of Rural Housing Enablers. Explore the insights from the recent conference #RuralHousing2025:🔗
englishrural.org.uk
On 30 April 2025, at the historic Coram campus in London, policymakers, housing professionals, community advocates, and rural champions gathered for a landmark conference on one of the country’s mos
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📈 Investing in Rural Homes 📈 Building 10 affordable rural homes boosts the local economy by £1.4 million, creates 26 jobs, and returns £250,000 to the Treasury. 📅 30 April 2025 #RuralHousing2025 Discover more at our conference with @ACRE_national 👇🏼
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Walking into the new working week with a smile on my face...
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There is an extra incentive to get those bikes out, as throughout May, Warwickshire County Council is supporting Love to Ride’s Bike Month 2025 Challenge, which aims to get businesses, communities and individuals to take up cycling. Read more: https://t.co/ySnIPP44eH
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Help the most vulnerable and in need to access the support and connections they need by donating today. You can change someone's life with this small act. Thank you. @GlosRCC
#empowerment #KindnessMatters
Do you have an old laptop or phone collecting dust? Donate it today and make a real difference in someone's life! We provide them to individuals in need. Helping them stay connected, learn, and grow @GlosRCC #DigitalEquity #DonateDevices
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Has the Zebra caught your attention? Well, we're really excited to announce a new webinar being run in partnership with @PertempsJobs which aims to help #Warwickshire #VillageHalls boost their bookings via social media! Find out more via this link... https://t.co/D7NOioeIej
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