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14.04.2020
Rural areas around the UK have seen a dramatic increase in fly-tipping over the last number of weeks, with many households seeing the lockdown period as an ideal time for a spring clean of homes and gardens The Countryside...
06.04.2020
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils across the nation have closed down Household Waste...
30.03.2020
The Melton Times reports how Melton and Rutland MP, Alicia Kearns, has been pressing the Government to introduce more stringent measures to combat rural organised crime She secured a Westminster Hall debate on 18th March to call for a...
30.03.2020
Several media outlets including the BBC report that road checkpoints are being set up around the country to determine if drivers' journeys are essential The move is being introduced to ensure motorists are complying with government restrictions to stay...
27.01.2020
A new anonymous research survey has been launched to gather data on the wider implications of farm crime across the UK While many reports talk about the effect farm crime has on the financial and business aspect of farming,...
14.10.2019
The National Rural Crime Network have given their view on the Home Office announcement on police officer numbers for England and Wales. Julia Mulligan, Chair of the National Rural Crime Network and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and...
07.10.2019
Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th October The National Rural Crime Network is supporting the Rural Crime Week of Action being organised by the National Police Chiefs' Council and forces across the country. The aim of the week...
16.09.2019
North Yorkshire’s rural police force has been shortlisted for the World Class Policing Awards 2019, according to local paper York Press The force, which is the largest rural team in England, was recognised for its work on anti-poaching and...
12.08.2019
Research from the BBC today shows drug crime is increasing in many small towns and villages even as it falls in urban areas National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Chair Julia Mulligan has given her reaction: ...
12.08.2019
Several publications, including the Guardian, cover a report released by the insurer NFU Mutual on rural crime The annual report details that rural crime has hit a seven-year high, costing the UK £50 million in 2018, up 12 per...
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Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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