Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
16 Nov 2017
Chancellor urged to keep pubs afloat
MPs have called on the Government for a Budget they say would help keep pubs rural in business. A letter signed by 50 cross-party MPs calls on the Chancellor to...
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13 Nov 2017
Decline in services threatens rural life
Rural life is in decline because countryside pubs, schools and post offices are closing, says a report. Building just a few affordable homes for young families could enhance England’s towns...
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10 Nov 2017
Residents urged to build own homes
RURAL communities are being encouraged to take the lead on developing affordable homes in Northumberland. Northumberland County Council has approved a Community Housing Fund Policy which sets out how the council...
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07 Nov 2017
Prince’s fund to help family farms
Farmers increasingly rely on outside income to make a living, warns a rural fund founded by Prince Charles. Fewer than one in five family farms are making a profit from...
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05 Nov 2017
Commission seeks to improve rural life
AN independent high-profile commission aims to improve life for rural communities after the UK leaves the European Union. The Royal Society for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce...
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02 Nov 2017
Project seeks to reduce rural flood risk
A £1.2m project aims to trail low-cost ways to reduce the risk of flash floods in rural communities. Led by geographers from Manchester university, the project’s goal is to show that landscape...
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01 Nov 2017
How research affects food and farming
RURAL researchers will visit two farmers’ markets to talk about food and farming – and how their work affects the products we buy. The researchers, from the Countryside and Community...
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30 Oct 2017
Biofuel ‘could heat rural homes’
Many rural homes could be heated by vegetable oil within the next five years, claims an industry report. Rural homes currently heated by oil could switch to a renewable alternative,...
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25 Oct 2017
Novel approach maintains roadsides
A county council is minimising verge growth on rural roadsides – and saving money at the same time. With over 4,970 miles of rural verges, Dorset County Council aims to reduce...
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17 Oct 2017
Rural housing hub project launched
A NEW initiative aims to help rural communities develop and manage their own housing project. Launched this autumn by Action in Rural Sussex (AiRS), the new service aims to increase...
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