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 aimed rural housing associations, local authorities and stakeholders. The one-day conference takes place on 4 July at One Great George Street, Westminster. The event will […]
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 government priority. The review – which could see the number of national parks and designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – was announced by […]
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 personal, social and economic cost of rural crime and anti-social behaviour across the country. The last survey took place in 2015, when 13,000 people responded […]
