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The Rural Services Network (RSN) is thrilled to announce the National Rural Conference 2024, taking place from 16th to 19th September. This virtual event, accessible via Zoom, is the premier gathering for senior officers, members, policymakers, and rural service professionals.
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On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception. Attended by key stakeholders and those with an interest in rural housing, there were a number of speakers including the new Housing Minister Lee Rowley MP.
The report, entitled ‘Unravelling a crisis: the state of rural affordable housing in England’ sets out a number of challenges facing affordable housing in rural areas currently, along with key recommendations to improve the situation.
The findings show that:
Roger Mortlock, the Chief Executive of the CPRE said at the event, they are keen to see the ‘right houses, built in the right places’ to support rural communities.
Recommendations include:
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Kerry Booth, RSN Chief Executive attended the launch of the report and welcomed the continued focus on rural housing.
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