Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
11 Jul 2017
‘Rising cost of gas to hit rural firms’
The price of gas for small to medium sized businesses is set to soar by 2020 as government climate and decarbonisation policies bite, warns rural energy firm Calor. In 2016,...
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10 Jul 2017
Rural Services Network: Rural Statement 2017
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Thursday 6 July 2017 The Rural Services Network is a member of the Rural Coalition of 12 organisations which has today issued its Rural Statement 2017...
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09 Jul 2017
Stop sidelining rural issues, ministers told
Urgent action is needed to tackle the impact of austerity on local services, a coalition of 12 national organisations has warned. Unless the government acts, rural areas risk becoming enclaves...
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07 Jul 2017
Survey sheds light on housing crisis
LACK of confidence in local planning authorities is perpetuating the rural housing crisis, suggests a study. Developments NEARLY two thirds of rural landowners would build new homes to rent or...
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03 Jul 2017
‘Great concern’ over rural housing
The delivery of affordable homes in rural communities where they are needed is of great concern says the Rural Services Network. The network was responding to a report by the...
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03 Jul 2017
Network supports rural housing plan
The Rural Services Network is backing a five-star plan to increase the delivery of affordable housing in the countryside. Developed by the National Housing Federation in consultation with housing associations,...
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03 Jul 2017
Rural Services Network: Response to report on Green Belt housing
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Monday 3 July 2017 Responding to a Campaign to Protect Rural England report on Green Belt housing [1], Rural Services Network assistant director Andy Dean said:...
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20 Jun 2017
Queen’s Speech ‘must deliver rural homes’
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the government to “unlock” land to provide more affordable rural homes. The Hastoe Group, which owns and manages over 7,500 homes across southern England, wants ministers...
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16 Jun 2017
University unveils rural crime survey
Researchers at Aberystwyth University are calling for contributions to a new study on rural crime. The Rural Crime Study is led by Wyn Morris and Dr David Dowell from Aberystwyth...
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09 Jun 2017
Rural Conference 2017 focuses on New Routes to Economic Growth
THE need to focus attention on rural economies and new routes to economic growth are the key themes of the Rural Conference 2017. Speakers at the autumn event include David...
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