Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
30 Dec 2014
Manifesto features in Sunday Times
THE Rural Services Network manifesto calling for a fairer deal for rural England has been featured in the Sunday Times. The manifesto was featured in the newspaper as part of...
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29 Dec 2014
No horsing around in commissioner’s crackdown on fly-grazing
Hertfordshire’s crime commissioner is working in conjunction with an animal charity in an effort to tackle the countywide problem of ‘fly-grazing’ and stray horses. Fly-grazing involves using someone else’s land,...
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29 Dec 2014
Rural Crime prevention leaflet
A new Rural Crime prevention leaflet is available on the North Yorkshire Police website at http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/ruralcrimeleaflet
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23 Dec 2014
Mobile ‘not spot’ plan disappoints
GOVERNMENT plans to extend mobile phone coverage to 90% of the country are disappointing, say rural leaders. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced a binding agreement with mobile network providers to...
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23 Dec 2014
A rural stake for our youngsters
Do young people have a stake in the future of our rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. Frozen out of getting a foot on the property ladder, the most economically active...
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23 Dec 2014
Revealed: most desirable places to live
RURAL districts are among the most desirable places to live, reveals the latest quality of life survey. The tranquil district of Hart in north east Hampshire tops the 2014 Halifax...
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23 Dec 2014
Rural communities hit hard by cuts
COUNTRYSIDE communities will be hit hard by the latest round of government cuts, warns the Rural Services Network. The government’s finance settlement for local authorities fails to meet the needs...
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12 Dec 2014
MPs vent rural broadband frustration
THE chief executive of Broadband Delivery UK has come under fire from MPs over the company’s failure to meet rural internet access targets. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is the company...
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12 Dec 2014
Guide tackles rural housing crisis
A GUIDE promoting affordable rural homes has been launched by the Rural Housing Alliance and Rural Services Network. The guide, aimed at parish councils across England, promotes the benefit of...
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10 Dec 2014
Manifesto calls for fair rural deal
THE Rural Services Network has published its manifesto ahead of the 2015 general election, calling for a fairer deal for rural England. The document, Seeking the Best for Rural England,...
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