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The completion of 15 brand new affordable rural homes was officially marked by the community of Icklesham in East Sussex on Friday 14 July 2023. Prior to the houses being built, there were a total of 167 affordable homes...
There is little doubt that, like most people, businesses face incredibly difficult times ahead and rural, community-owned businesses are no different. However, the most recent research conducted by the Plunkett Foundation identifies just how resilient community businesses have been and...
A 10-year assessment of the performance of the UK’s first rural affordable Passivhaus scheme has found that it continues to meet expectations and perform as designed The assessment of the 14 Passivhaus homes built in 2011 by Hastoe...
The development of 4 new sustainable homes for social rent was celebrated by the community of Uttlesford District on Monday 10 October 2022 The new homes in the village of High Easter in Essex are the first to be...
The conversion of an iconic cottage hospital into a community hub and nine affordable homes was officially marked by the community of Southwold and Reydon on Friday 17 June 2022 Southwold and Reydon is the first community in England...
Hastoe Housing Association, England’s largest rural social housing provider, has appointed Lindy Morgan as its new Chair of the Board Effective from 12 May 2022, she will succeed Ed Buscall who has retired after 7 years as Chair and...
Hastoe Housing Association has been celebrating the official openings of two of its sustainable, rural housing developments in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk . It’s the first time in 18 months of Covid lockdowns and restrictions that the development team has been...
Hastoe have launched their New-Build Standard, setting out the minimum requirements for all our new homes Hastoe Development Director Ulrike Maccariello explains: “We have always delivered beautiful, affordable homes that go beyond current building regulations”. Our ...
Action Hampshire’s housing team has played a key role in getting plans for 8 new affordable rented homes off the ground in the parish of Curdridge. It’s been a long and complex journey, but effective joint working between Action...
Hastoe is specialist rural housing association and we recognise the serious challenge of fuel poverty in Rural England. To tackle this problem, Hastoe has pioneered building Passivhaus homes. Passivhaus is a simple technique in theory – a highly energy-efficient...
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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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