Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
28 Feb 2018
Plan to phase out farm payments
A new system of payments aims to improve the rural environment and delivery of public goods. The government has unveiled plans to abolish farm subsidies in England and replace them...
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27 Feb 2018
Call to fill rural banking ‘black hole’
An MP has introduced a private members bill to ensure rural communities aren’t left without financial services when bank branches close. Ceredigion MP Ben Lake said he wanted to make...
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18 Feb 2018
Church spires to boost broadband
Church spires across the UK will be used to boost digital connectivity and broadband speeds in rural areas. The decision follows an agreement between the government and the Church of...
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13 Feb 2018
Initiative to safeguard vulnerable people
An important initiative to help safeguard vulnerable people is taking place in north-west England. Electricity North West – the company distributing electricity across Cumbria and Lancashire; and United Utilities, the water...
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09 Feb 2018
Vital boost for community-led homes
Support for much-needed rural community housing has received a vital boost in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. It will see Community First Yorkshire work with Ryedale District Council to tackle the challenge...
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08 Feb 2018
Ambitious rural youth study launched
An ambitious new initiative aims to research and better understand rural young people. The Rural Youth Project coincides with the 2018 Year of Young People and will combine an online...
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01 Feb 2018
Rural projects receive £400k lifeline
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has awarded £400,000 of funding to 12 community-led projects. The latest grants – which will benefit people living and working in rural areas – bring to...
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30 Jan 2018
Rural shops invest £315m in services
Rural shops across the UK have invested over £315m over the last year in services for customers, says a report. Villages shops and other retail outlets have introduced services like...
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25 Jan 2018
Rural elderly ‘face social care crisis’
Elderly rural residents face a crisis situation because of austerity and poor access to social care, says a report. Called Issues Facing Providers of Social Care at Home to Older Residents...
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24 Jan 2018
Rural elderly ‘push services to limit’
An unprecedented boom in the elderly population is pushing local services to breaking point, say councils. The number of elderly people in county areas has risen by half a million...
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