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15 Nov 2017
Concern over rural policing levels
Concerns over rural policing levels have been raised with Chancellor Philip Hammond ahead of this month’s Budget. East Cleveland MP Simon Clarke met the Chancellor to highlight…
13 Nov 2017
County councils call for fairer funding
COUNTY councils have called for a new deal to end the “postcode lottery” of government funding for rural areas. New statistics suggest England’s 37 county areas…
10 Nov 2017
Residents urged to build own homes
RURAL communities are being encouraged to take the lead on developing affordable homes in Northumberland. Northumberland County Council has approved a Community Housing Fund Policy which…
05 Nov 2017
Commission seeks to improve rural life
AN independent high-profile commission aims to improve life for rural communities after the UK leaves the European Union. The Royal Society for the encouragement of…
02 Nov 2017
Project seeks to reduce rural flood risk
A £1.2m project aims to trail low-cost ways to reduce the risk of flash floods in rural communities. Led by geographers from Manchester university, the project’s…
01 Nov 2017
How research affects food and farming
RURAL researchers will visit two farmers’ markets to talk about food and farming – and how their work affects the products we buy. The researchers,…
01 Nov 2017
Countryside is good for you – study
SPENDING time in the countryside is better for your brain than spending time in the city, says a study. Researchers found time spent in rural…
31 Oct 2017
RSN welcomes pledge on business rates
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday, 31 October 2017 Rural Services Network welcomes pledge on business rates retention The Rural Services Network [1] has welcomed a…
30 Oct 2017
Biofuel ‘could heat rural homes’
Many rural homes could be heated by vegetable oil within the next five years, claims an industry report. Rural homes currently heated by oil could…
27 Oct 2017
Consultation on community transport
The government is expected to consult on rules affecting rural community transport providers this autumn. Transport minister Jesse Norman confirmed the forthcoming consultation in response…
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