Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
24 Jun 2015
MP praises council for business hub
A CUMBRIAN council has been praised for supporting rural business by helping set up a local enterprise hub. Creating a thriving high street in Kendal and other rural towns is...
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23 Jun 2015
Rural ‘hate crimes’ go unreported
THOUSANDS of hate crimes against people targeted because of their sexual orientation go unreported – particularly in rural areas, says a report. Some 35,000 cases of hate crime against lesbian,...
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21 Jun 2015
MPs ramp up pressure on broadband
RURAL MPs have joined forces to urge the government to deliver faster broadband to countryside communities. The Broadband and Mobile Telecoms Committee aims to bring pressure to bear on both...
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21 Jun 2015
Rogue lorries bring ‘bedlam’ to villages
Council leaders have called for tough new rules to tackle lorry drivers who bring bedlam to rural villages. The Local Government Association wants local authorities to be able to issue...
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20 Jun 2015
Conference to discuss rural housing
RURAL decision-makers and stakeholders have the opportunity to attend a major conference about housing in the countryside. The National Rural Housing Conference takes place on Thursday, 9 July, at the...
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17 Jun 2015
National Parks ‘worth £20bn to economy’
England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty contribute more than £20bn each year to the economy, says a report. Far from being sleepy backwaters, National Parks and AONBs generate...
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17 Jun 2015
Still time to have say on rural crime
COUNTRYSIDE residents are being urged to have their say as the largest ever rural crime survey nears its deadline. Run by the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN), the survey is...
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15 Jun 2015
Defra mulls options on budget cuts
Defra minister George Eustice says his department is “considering the options” after being told to slash £83m in spending. Mr Eustice was responding to a parliamentary question from shadow Defra...
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12 Jun 2015
Building soars on greenbelt land
The number of new homes being approved on greenbelt land in England has increased five-fold in five years. Research carried out on behalf of BBC Radio 4’s File on 4...
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12 Jun 2015
More power to switch broadband provider
NEW rules aim to make it easier for rural broadband users to switch provider so they get a better service. Telecoms watchdog Ofcom said broadband providers also needed to provide...
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