Rural Affordable Housing

Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.

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07 Apr 2025

England’s Homeless Children

The report “England’s Homeless Children: The Crisis in Temporary Accommodation,” recently published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, provides a comprehensive analysis of the escalating situation of homelessness...

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07 Apr 2025

Resident Engagement And Retrofit Projects – RISE Support To Boost Your Engagement Activity

When a local authority or social housing provider is planning any form of improvements to their housing stock, engagement with their residents is always a vital consideration. This is especially...

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Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025
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07 Apr 2025

Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025

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...

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31 Mar 2025

Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next

Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...

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31 Mar 2025

Addressing the Hidden Crisis: Housing Instability and Its Impact on Rural Children’s Education

Every child should have a loving, secure home, but when it comes to housing, children get a raw deal.’ A recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has highlighted the profound...

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17 Mar 2025

New Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at catalysing what is described as the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With the ambitious...

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17 Mar 2025

RNH Seeks Research Partner for Project on Devolution’s Impact on Rural Affordable Housing

As a proud member of the Rural Housing Network (RHN), the Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that the RHN is currently in the process of selecting a...

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17 Mar 2025

ACRE is Recruiting: Programme Manager for the Rural Housing Enabler Programme

The Rural Services Network (RSN) is keen to highlight an excellent career opportunity that strongly supports our mission to support the delivery of rural affordable housing. We work closely at...

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10 Mar 2025

Government Funding For Rural Communities Set Out

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that rural communities across the country are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding. Up to...

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24 Feb 2025

Local Council Measures Lead to Significant Drop in House Prices in Coastal Community

A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts of regulatory changes on housing...

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