Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
16 Oct 2017
‘Unique’ rural plan champions potential
Northumberland County Council is spearheading a new initiative to ensure rural areas have a voice in the UK’s economic future. The local authority, in collaboration with Durham University’s Institute of Local...
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15 Oct 2017
Villagers take over rural petrol station
A group of rural residents have taken over their local petrol station in a bid to save it from closure. The Upper Dales Community Partnership has been granted a three-year...
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01 Oct 2017
Rural homes 20% more expensive’
Buying a house in the countryside costs 20% than it does in a town or city, according to the latest figures. Although a ‘rural premium’ exists across the country, rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Rural Services Network: The right homes in the right places
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Tuesday, 26 September 2017 Rural Services Network:The right homes in the right places Responding to government proposals to increase the supply of new homes [1], Rural...
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26 Sep 2017
Need rises for affordable rural homes
The need for more affordable rural homes continues to rise, the Rural Services Network has warned. The network issued the warning in response to government proposals to increase the supply...
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21 Sep 2017
Rural group speaks out on housing
A focus on meeting market demand is failing to provide homes people need, say rural campaigners. The government’s failure to prioritise genuine local needs will perpertuate the housing crisis, says...
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20 Sep 2017
£23m for neighbourhood plans
Almost £23m in funding aims to give local communities more say in the development of their area. Communities across England would receive a share of £22.8m to develop neighbourhood plans, said...
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15 Sep 2017
Changes to school funding confirmed
Rural schools will gain up to 5% in funding under a plans for a fairer national funding formula, says the government. Education secretary Justine Greening detailed government reforms to introduce...
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13 Sep 2017
Somewheres and Anywheres
A think piece by Dr Gary Bosworth (University of Lincoln) on David Goodhart’s best-seller The Road to Somewhere; The new tribes shaping British politics” in light of his presentation to...
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04 Sep 2017
‘Locals should design rural homes’
Involving local residents in housing design could increase support for rural affordable homes, say campaigners. Rural housing specialists Hastoe want the government to renew its White Paper commitment to encourage...
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