The National Rural Crime Network welcomes the Government’s announcement of the review of roads policing with the aim of improving road safety. We particularly welcome the attention paid to rural areas given that 62% of fatalities occurring on these roads.
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NRCN calls for clarity on licensing changes for farmers and rural businesses
Posted on April 24, 2019 in Breaking News, WildlifeThe National Rural Crime Network is urging Natural England to urgently provide more information to farmers and rural businesses who are set to be affected by a significant change to licensing requirements for controlling specific wild bird species.
MoreTransport Select Committee – Inquiry into Road Safety
Posted on April 17, 2019 in Breaking NewsThe National Rural Crime Network has submitted a response to the inquiry into road safety by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
MoreNRCN Chair discusses rural crime with Princess Anne
Posted on February 19, 2019 in Breaking News, Generic
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Victim Support in York to discuss the impact of rural crime in the area and the support available to victims.
MoreNRCN gives evidence to House of Lords Rural Economy Commission
Posted on November 27, 2018 in Breaking News
On Tuesday (27 November), Julia Mulligan gave evidence to the House of Lords Rural Economy Commission on rural crime and its impact.
MoreAction needed to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime – independent review
Posted on November 14, 2018 in Breaking News
An independent review ordered by Environment Secretary Michael Gove is making a series of recommendations to tackle serious and organised waste crime and reduce the blight of fly-tipping on communities and businesses.
MoreDevon and Cornwall Police launch Rural Crime Team
Posted on November 9, 2018 in Breaking News
Devon and Cornwall Police has announced the appointment of a new rural crime team.
MoreUK Rural Crime Day of Action
Posted on November 6, 2018 in Breaking NewsThe first UK Rural Crime Day of Action is taking place today (Thursday 8 November).
MoreResults of National Rural Crime Survey taken to Westminster
Posted on October 31, 2018 in Breaking NewsThe National Rural Crime Network has presented the results of its National Rural Crime Survey to MPs at Westminster.
MoreResponse to Road Safety Consultation
Posted on October 22, 2018 in Breaking News
The National Rural Crime Network has responded to a government consultation on road safety and called for more focus on the particular challenges of rural roads.
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