Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
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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18 May 2018
Fly-tipping powers start to bear results
New powers are helping to combat the illegal dumping of waste in the countryside, says the Environment Agency. It comes after a 200-tonne tipper lorry linked to illegal waste activity...
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17 May 2018
Rural police officers could be armed
Front-line officers in harder-to-reach rural communities could be routinely armed to deal with the threat of a terrorist attack, police chiefs have suggested. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it...
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17 May 2018
Rail campaign seeks to boost rural tourism
A nationwide campaign aims to encourage people to explore the historic and scenic destinations and attractions that surround their local railway lines The initiative was launched by the Association of...
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14 May 2018
Post office eases bank branch closure pain
An action plan aims to raise awareness of banking services available at Post Office branches among local communities grappling with bank branch closures. The five-point plan has been developed by...
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14 May 2018
Rural communities ready for music day
Rural communities are being encouraged to participate in Making Music Day, which takes place on Thursday, 21 June. Make Music Day is an annual set of free music events taking...
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14 May 2018
Warning over special education funding
County councils say they are having to shift “unsustainable” amounts of money towards supporting children with special educational needs. In total, 21 councils have overspent on their high-needs block over...
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11 May 2018
MPs join call for better rural 4G coverage
More than 50 MPs have called on the government to do more to improve 4G coverage in rural areas. Some 56 MPs have signed a joint letter to digital secretary...
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08 May 2018
‘Perfect storm’ over rural social care costs
Rural residents are unfairly penalised when it comes to Improved Better Care Funding, MPs have been told. The Rural Services Network issued the warning in response to an inquiry by...
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