The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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observatory housing
Balancing the housing market, improving the quality of housing stock, and enabling the provision of affordable housing are all key issues which concern rural local authorities. These are often topical issues and the Housing section of the Observatory considers what the data available can tell us about the position in rural communities, and what challenges rural communities might face in the future.
30.08.2019
The energy efficiency of housing stock might indicate both the quality of housing stock in an area and the relative prosperity of the residents, and their financial ability to maintain their homes. As such, the below analysis is an interesting...
31.01.2019
Homelessness is not an issue isolated to urban areas. This analysis takes a look at homelessness and homelessness provision in your local authority area. Homelessness analysis - Analysis User Guide...
28.11.2018
The below analysis looks at the level of second home ownership in local authorities over the years 2012 to 2018, and provides a relative comparison to similarly rurally ranked local authorities. - Analysis of Second Home Ownership in your...
28.11.2018
Second home ownership in rural communities continues to be a hotly debated subject, bringing with it arguments from both sides. To help inform the debate, the following analysis allows the user to interrogate data taken from the Calculation of...
09.05.2018
To inform and contextualise a local authority area's housing situation, factsheets have been produced for our member authorities providing a wide range of facts, figures and associated graphs. The factsheets provide rural and urban averages, and averages for the classification...
01.02.2017
This analysis presents the UK House Price Index (UK HPI data published by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2016.) and associated affordability ratios for a chosen local authority area The analysis will continue to be brought up to date...
04.02.2016
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis 'A Brief Look at Housing' uses housing statistics published by the Department for Communities & Local...
15.07.2015
When looking at the social mix of people living in the most rural settlements, there is a strong feeling among many that the needs of the poorest are not being met by the provision of sufficient affordable housing, .... (to...
21.08.2014
The online article 'The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London', taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to move to rural areas. The pressure of housing affordability for...
15.04.2014
Housing supply is a constant issue of concern for both policy makers and for those wishing to join the property market. With this in mind, the following analysis takes a look at the house building statistics showing the number of...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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