Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
11 Aug 2018
Rural tourism sector faces skills shortage
England’s tourism sector risks being overwhelmed by record number of visitors and growing skills gaps, say council leaders. The UK’s tourism sector provides 3.1m jobs – many of them in...
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10 Aug 2018
Community secures faster rural broadband
One of the most rural parts of the UK now has the fastest broadband following a long-running community campaign. Following a campaign begun over four years ago, almost 400 homes...
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09 Aug 2018
Rural community awards now open
The Plunkett Foundation is welcoming applications for this year’s annual awards celebrating achievements of rural community businesses in tackling rural issues. The 2018 Rural Community Ownership Awards, which are being...
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09 Aug 2018
Leaders join forces against rural crime
Rural leaders and police have come together to help combat crime in the countryside. The National Farmers Union hosted a roundtable meeting where government officials, police and farmers discussed solutions...
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08 Aug 2018
Support for improving mobile coverage
Rural businesses have welcomed a joint pledge to improve mobile phone coverage in the countryside. It follows negotiations linked to the new Electronics Communications Code which aims to facilitate the...
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07 Aug 2018
Coastal path boost for rural economy
A new stretch of recently opened coastal path will benefit the rural economy, says the government. Natural England opened the latest stretch of the England Coast Path, giving walkers uninterrupted...
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06 Aug 2018
Rural crime rising fast, says latest report
The cost of rural crime is rising at its fastest level since 2010, reveal the latest figures from rural insurer NFU Mutual. Overall, rural crime cost an estimated £44.5m in...
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06 Aug 2018
Green Belt ‘no solution’ to housing crisis
The Green Belt remains under severe pressure, despite government commitments to its protection, according to a new report. Published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), the annual State...
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02 Aug 2018
Rural youth ‘optimistic about the future’
Rural young people feel optimistic about their future – despite the challenges of transport, access to services, employment and connectivity. The Rural Youth Project survey collated the opinions of over...
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02 Aug 2018
Call for national debate on adult social care
Local councils have called for a national debabe on how to pay for adult social care and rescue services for older and disabled people from collapse. The Local Government Association...
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