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.
11 Nov 2024
Updated Housing Insights: Trends in Rural Areas (2009-2024)
Our latest analysis highlights the significant role of housing development in sustaining rural communities and enhancing the economic viability of local services. Between 2009 and 2024, Predominantly Rural areas of...
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04 Nov 2024
Building Momentum for Rural Prosperity
We’re delighted to share that RSN has been featured in the latest edition of LG First Magazine! You can read Councillor Roger Phillips’ insights on building momentum for rural prosperity...
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28 Oct 2024
Optimism and Caution from LGA Conference
Last week, along with hundreds of Local Authority senior Members and Officers, our Chief Executive Kerry Booth and Assistant Chief Executive Nadine Trout journeyed to Harrogate for the Local Government...
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28 Oct 2024
Groundbreaking Research on Affordable Housing Delivery in Rural England
A new study reveals critical factors affecting rural affordable housing supply and proposes solutions. Trent & Dove and Rural Housing Solutions have published a new report, “There’s a Will—Here’s the...
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23 Oct 2024
Reflections on the Inaugural Housing Community Summit: A New Dawn for Social Housing?
The first-ever Housing Community Summit, a collaborative effort by the National Housing Federation and the Chartered Institute of Housing, convened in Liverpool, bringing together the UK’s social housing sector. This landmark event couldn’t have...
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23 Oct 2024
Change in Chair at Eden Housing Association
After completing her full term of office, Beth Furneaux has retired from her position as Chair on the Board of Eden Housing Association. Stepping up from Chair of Audit &...
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21 Oct 2024
Rural Services Network Collaborates on Urgent Housing Reform
In a significant collaborative effort, the Rural Services Network, alongside several key organisations, has sent a joint letter to Matthew Pennycook MP, the Minister of State for Housing, Communities and...
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21 Oct 2024
Navigating Rural Challenges: Insights from Monday’s Planning Seminar
Yesterday the RSN hosted a Rural Planning Seminar. With over 70 members from across the RSN and Rural Services Partnership (RSP) membership attending, the event emphasised the collective dedication to...
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15 Oct 2024
Government Announcements at the International Investment Summit: What They Could Mean for Rural Communities
The International Investment Summit, held yesterday, brought forward a series of significant government announcements that signal a new direction for the UK economy. The Prime Minister’s speech emphasised the central...
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07 Oct 2024
Spotlight on Rural Housing – October 2024
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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