Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
03 Jul 2017
‘Great concern’ over rural housing
The delivery of affordable homes in rural communities where they are needed is of great concern says the Rural Services Network. The network was responding to a report by the...
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03 Jul 2017
Network supports rural housing plan
The Rural Services Network is backing a five-star plan to increase the delivery of affordable housing in the countryside. Developed by the National Housing Federation in consultation with housing associations,...
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03 Jul 2017
Rural Services Network: Response to report on Green Belt housing
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Monday 3 July 2017 Responding to a Campaign to Protect Rural England report on Green Belt housing [1], Rural Services Network assistant director Andy Dean said:...
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20 Jun 2017
Queen’s Speech ‘must deliver rural homes’
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the government to “unlock” land to provide more affordable rural homes. The Hastoe Group, which owns and manages over 7,500 homes across southern England, wants ministers...
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16 Jun 2017
University unveils rural crime survey
Researchers at Aberystwyth University are calling for contributions to a new study on rural crime. The Rural Crime Study is led by Wyn Morris and Dr David Dowell from Aberystwyth...
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09 Jun 2017
Rural Conference 2017 focuses on New Routes to Economic Growth
THE need to focus attention on rural economies and new routes to economic growth are the key themes of the Rural Conference 2017. Speakers at the autumn event include David...
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08 Jun 2017
Brexit job fears for rural business
BREXIT has already caused problems for almost half of rural businesses trying to recruit staff, suggests a survey. Some 44% of Country Land and Business Association members surveyed have experienced...
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05 Jun 2017
Rural tourism ‘worth more than farming’
TOURISM generates more revenue and provides more employment for the rural sector than farming, delegates at a recent seminar were told. John Hoy, head of rural at consultants Bidwells, was...
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31 May 2017
£14.8m centre boosts rural economy
A multi-million pound state-of-the art visitor centre is set to boost the rural economy in north-east England. Northumberland National Park Authority has confirmed that its £14.8m visitor centre on Hadrian’s...
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31 May 2017
‘Make Brexit work for countryside’
Politicians are being urged to ensure that Brexit works for the countryside when negotiations start after this month’s general election. The call was made in a rural charter published by...
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