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28 Apr 2017
‘Action needed now on rural housing’
Urgent action is needed to provide more affordable homes in the countryside, says the Rural Services Network. The network issued the warning in response to…
28 Apr 2017
Reaction to ‘Housing – State of the Nation’ report
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Friday 28 April 2017 RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: “Housing is consistently rated as one of the top challenges facing…
27 Apr 2017
Bus Act ‘chance to boost services’
NEW measures are an opportunity for local authorities to improve services, say transport campaigners. The government confirmed on Thursday (27 April) that the Bus Services…
27 Apr 2017
Call for rural productivity evidence
Rural businesses and communities are being asked to help explore issues around rural productivity and growth in south-west England. The South West Rural Productivity Commission…
26 Apr 2017
‘Digital tax’ proposal ditched – for now
Rural businesses have welcomed a government decision to drop its Making Tax Digital plan from the Finance Bill. The plan would have required businesses to submit…
24 Apr 2017
More communities warn of GP shortage
MORE rural communities are suffering from a shortage of doctors – with some surgeries warning of an impending crisis. It follows a warning by the…
21 Apr 2017
Fleet of 4x4s vehicles target rural crime
Police in Lincolnshire are due to take delivery of a fleet of 4×4 vehicles to combat rural crime. The 4x4s have been funded by the…
20 Apr 2017
Don’t punish diesel drivers – rural MP
The government must not punish motorists who drive diesel vehicles, a prominent rural MP has warned. Diesel vehicles emit far higher levels of nitrogen oxides…
19 Apr 2017
‘Missed chance’ to tackle fly-tipping
Government plans to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping are a missed opportunity, rural leaders have warned. Published earlier this month, the government’s Litter Strategy for…
12 Apr 2017
Charities win support for rural services
RURAL charities are among those to share £22.7m in government funding to support older veterans. The money will help organisations provide access to health care…
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