Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
10 Oct 2016
Network urges government to address rural challenges
The Rural Services Network has urged the government to use its forthcoming Autumn Statement to address challenges faced by rural communities. The network has called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to...
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10 Oct 2016
Chancellor pledges funding for EU projects
THE government has guaranteed to continue funding rural development projects signed while the UK is still in the European Union. Chancellor Philip Hammond made the pledge during a speech to...
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09 Oct 2016
Where the wild things are – a ‘future natural’ countryside?
Just what does “rewilding” mean for rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. Recent years have seen proposals to reintroduce lynx, wolves and bears into the countryside. The idea has captured the...
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06 Oct 2016
Cities can ease pressure on countryside
MORE attractive towns and cities would ease development pressure on the countryside, say rural campaigners. Housing should be developed alongside transport infrastructure for economic, social and environmental benefits, says the...
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04 Oct 2016
Leadsom wants rural opportunities for all
RURAL people should have the same opportunities as people in cities, Defra secretary Andrea Leadsom has said. Mrs Leadsom made the comments when she addressed the Conservative party conference in...
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03 Oct 2016
Tourism set to soar over next decade
THE English tourism sector is set to grow by nearly 3% every year over the next decade, suggests a study. Research commissioned by the Local Government Association shows that domestic tourism...
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02 Oct 2016
Market town hub is ‘big success’
A MARKET town ‘hub’ is being heralded a success after bringing rural services together under a single roof. The public sector services ‘library hub’ opened its doors to residents of...
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02 Oct 2016
Government reviews business rates
THE government has announced a revaluation of business rates – a review it says will ensure fairer bills. The review is significant because by 2020 councils will be able to...
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02 Oct 2016
Police take to sky against rural crime
POLICE have launched a new operation aimed to tackle rural crime – including using drones to catch criminals. Dubbed Operation Buzzard, the initiative will coordinate all rural crime related operations...
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26 Sep 2016
Zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping
A zero approach to fly-tipping has been announced by rural organisations and public bodies in Hampshire. It follows a meeting between Hampshire County Council, other regulatory bodies and rural interest...
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