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Rural Housing
A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and opportunities Unveiling hidden realities: New Images of Rural...
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, has written to Homes England’s Chair, Peter Freeman, to set out his priorities for the Agency in their role delivering housing and regeneration across England. A Chair’s letter is...
The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social...
Recently, The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the first meeting of the New Towns Taskforce , asking them to identify and recommend locations for new towns within the next year. Building on the appointments of Sir Michael Lyons as Chair...
Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) brought together 52 rural housing and planning experts to help shape our formal response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). With the consultation deadline fast...
As we count down the days to the 2024 National Rural Conference, we are excited to highlight Retrofit Information, Support, and Expertise (RISE) as one of our key sponsors. RISE will be featured in the Rural Net Zero...
The Government has introduced the New Homes Accelerator programme to address delays in the construction of new homes across England. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, is designed to speed up the delivery of large-scale...
The government has unveiled a series of significant reforms aimed at accelerating housing development across the UK, addressing the pressing need for affordable homes and sustainable communities. Increased Housing Targets New, higher housing targets have been...
The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a comprehensive report, " Building a Better Future ", highlighting the critical economic and social advantages of implementing five-year housing funding regimes. This approach is positioned as a transformative solution to the...
Devon is “running out of housing options” and urgent action is needed to tackle the dramatic numbers of families priced out of markets having to be placed in temporary accommodation, a new report warns. Members of the...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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