Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
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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27 May 2018
Defra launches review of National Parks
The government has launched a review to see if there is scope to increase the number of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Beauty (AONBs). An independent panel will...
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27 May 2018
Rural concern over draft planning policy
Rural leaders have warned that the government’s draft National Planning Policy Framework could worsen the provision of affordable housing in the countryside. Nine organisations – including the Rural Services Network...
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24 May 2018
Councils in rural school transport warning
County councils say it is increasingly difficult to fund free school transport for rural pupils because costs are ten times higher than in neighbouring cities. New analysis from the County...
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23 May 2018
Call for urgent action on rural crime
Prompt and effective action is needed to deal with the serious issue of rural crime, says the National Farmers Union. It comes as new figures from the Home Office show...
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18 May 2018
More support needed for rural dementia
People with dementia in rural communities are increasingly isolated, says a charity. The Alzheimer’s Society issued the warning as it launched a new guide urging individuals and organisations in rural...
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18 May 2018
Fly-tipping powers start to bear results
New powers are helping to combat the illegal dumping of waste in the countryside, says the Environment Agency. It comes after a 200-tonne tipper lorry linked to illegal waste activity...
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17 May 2018
Rural police officers could be armed
Front-line officers in harder-to-reach rural communities could be routinely armed to deal with the threat of a terrorist attack, police chiefs have suggested. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it...
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17 May 2018
Rail campaign seeks to boost rural tourism
A nationwide campaign aims to encourage people to explore the historic and scenic destinations and attractions that surround their local railway lines The initiative was launched by the Association of...
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