Rural communities living ‘in fear of crime’
Rural communities are living in fear of crime, unhappy with the police and feeling isolated and vulnerable, according to the latest National Rural Crime Survey. Published by the National Rural Crime Network, the survey suggests the perception of policing in rural communities is poor – and much worse than in urban areas. The network comprises […]
Peers ask for evidence on rural economy
A House of Lords committee is asking for views on the opportunities, challenges and prospects for the future in rural communities. The House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy recently began its investigations following its appointment earlier this spring. The committee is investigating a range of subjects relating to the rural economy – including services, […]
