Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
07 Jun 2018
MPs debate crime and rural services
MPs have called on the government to ensure rural communities are not disadvantaged in the delivery or quality of public services. The call was made during a debate on Wednesday...
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31 May 2018
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...
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31 May 2018
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...
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31 May 2018
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...
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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
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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