Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
13 Jun 2018
Vote for projects to receive rural funding
Rural residents are being encouraged to vote for local community projects that could receive up to £5000 in funding. The money is being made available by the Calor Rural Community...
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12 Jun 2018
Don’t forget rural police, minister told
The Home Office has been urged to remember rural communities when deciding how much money should be allocated to police forces to fight crime and anti-social behaviour. The plea was to...
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10 Jun 2018
Rural land grab ‘won’t solve housing crisis’
The compulsory purchase of farmland at agricultural prices for building will not solve the rural housing crisis, say landowners. MPs on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee are looking...
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09 Jun 2018
Councils team up to woo rural youngsters
Two rural councils have teamed up with two national park authorities in a bid to persuade youngsters to continue living in the countryside. Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery...
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07 Jun 2018
MPs debate crime and rural services
MPs have called on the government to ensure rural communities are not disadvantaged in the delivery or quality of public services. The call was made during a debate on Wednesday...
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31 May 2018
Rural housing in conference spotlight
Ways of delivering more affordable rural housing will be discussed at a major conference in London next month. With the theme Saving Rural Communities, the 2018 Rural Housing Conference is...
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31 May 2018
Rural groups react to national park review
Rural businesses say the government’s review of national parks could fuel economic growth in the countryside. But countryside conservation campaigners argue that ensuring landscapes remain properly protected should be a...
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31 May 2018
Last chance to have say on rural crime
Rural residents have little more than a week left to have their say in a major new survey about crime in the countryside. The National Rural Crime Survey aims to determine the true...
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30 May 2018
Criminals raid villages for 4×4 vehicles
Land Rover Defenders and luxury 4x4s are being stolen to order in a countryside crime wave, says rural insurer NFU Mutual. Theft claims relating to the vehicle are up 14%...
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28 May 2018
Award highlights rural bus services
The importance of rural bus services has been highlighted by an award to find Britain’s most scenic route. More than 15,000 bus passengers across the UK voted for their favourite...
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