Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
01 Sep 2015
Rural policing campaign launched
A NATIONAL campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of rural policing. The “Rural Policing Matters” campaign was launched by the National Rural Crime Network on Monday (1 September)....
Read more
31 Aug 2015
What’s (not) in the rural productivity plan
Is the government’s Rural Productivity Plan focusing on the right issues? Jessica Sellick investigates. The government says its Rural Productivity Plan reaffirms its commitment to rural communities. But is it...
Read more
31 Aug 2015
£8m fund available for rural tourism
The government has made a further £8m in funding available for rural tourism businesses. Defra minister George Eustice said the funding would help businesses unlock the huge potential for growth...
Read more
27 Aug 2015
‘Rural rangers’ in fight against crime
POLICE have launched a scheme aimed at encouraging horse riders to volunteer to help fight rural crime. The Sussex Equine Rangers partnership seeks to promote collaboration between Sussex Police and...
Read more
24 Aug 2015
Starter homes must be appropriate
THE government must consider the wider implications of increasing the number of rural Starter Homes, says the Rural Services Network. Proposals to increase the number of rural Starter Homes were...
Read more
21 Aug 2015
Plan ‘lacks ambition’ on broadband
THE government’s Rural Productivity Plan falls short when it comes to broadband, say rural business leaders. The 10-point plan – which aims to help “unleash” the potential of rural areas...
Read more
20 Aug 2015
Defra unveils Rural Productivity Plan
RURAL communities will be allowed to build starter homes for local residents under plans set out in the government’s first ever Rural Productivity Plan. The plan sets out measures to...
Read more
18 Aug 2015
Members sought for funding scheme
BUSINESSES and communities in Northumberland can still benefit from nearly £2m of European funding to help create jobs and boost the economy. The Northumberland LEADER Programme for the rural coast...
Read more
17 Aug 2015
Rural county ‘leading on broadband’
Rutland is leading the way for fibre broadband, with a higher take-up rate than any other county. Latest figures from the Digital Rutland partnership reveal fibre broadband is already being...
Read more
17 Aug 2015
Drugs gangs target market towns
URBAN drugs gangs are targeting vulnerable adults and children in rural and coastal communities. Better front line awareness is needed to help protect vulnerable individuals, warned the National Crime Agency...
Read more