Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
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, from the Countryside and Community...
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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 switch to a renewable alternative,...
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25 Oct 2017
Novel approach maintains roadsides
A county council is minimising verge growth on rural roadsides – and saving money at the same time. With over 4,970 miles of rural verges, Dorset County Council aims to reduce...
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17 Oct 2017
Rural housing hub project launched
A NEW initiative aims to help rural communities develop and manage their own housing project. Launched this autumn by Action in Rural Sussex (AiRS), the new service aims to increase...
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16 Oct 2017
‘Unique’ rural plan champions potential
Northumberland County Council is spearheading a new initiative to ensure rural areas have a voice in the UK’s economic future. The local authority, in collaboration with Durham University’s Institute of Local...
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15 Oct 2017
Villagers take over rural petrol station
A group of rural residents have taken over their local petrol station in a bid to save it from closure. The Upper Dales Community Partnership has been granted a three-year...
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01 Oct 2017
Rural homes 20% more expensive’
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a ‘rural premium’ exists across the country, rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Rural Services Network: The right homes in the right places
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday, 26 September 2017 Rural Services Network:The right homes in the right places Responding to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes [1], Rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Need rises for affordable rural homes
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply...
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21 Sep 2017
Rural group speaks out on housing
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government’s failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says...
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