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.
05 Aug 2026
Housing Concerns Raised Over Local Government Reorganisation
A new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has highlighted growing concern among housing professionals that local government reorganisation (LGR) could disrupt housing services and weaken the focus...
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01 Aug 2026
Rural Affordable Housing and Planning: Join the Conversation
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online How can rural communities secure the affordable homes they need, and how can the planning system support sustainable rural growth? Join the...
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20 Jul 2026
Exploring Solutions To Rural Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains one of the defining challenges facing rural communities, affecting not only those looking for a home but also the ability of businesses, schools and local services to...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Is About More Than Homes
As Rural Housing Week shines a spotlight on the need for more affordable homes, the Rural Services Network is calling for a broader conversation about the role housing plays in...
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06 Jul 2026
Toolkit Launched To Support Rural Affordable Housing
Launched for Rural Housing Week, the free guide warns villages risk being “written out” of plans that will shape housing for a generation Rural communities across England are being given...
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06 Jul 2026
Rural Housing Week Focuses On Affordable Homes
As part of National Rural Housing Week, the National Housing Federation is highlighting the growing need for affordable housing across rural England and the vital role it plays in sustaining...
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06 Jul 2026
Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 2026
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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23 Jun 2026
Can Devolution Deliver More Affordable Homes In Rural Areas?
As England's devolution agenda continues to reshape local government, questions are being asked about what the changes could mean for rural communities and the delivery of affordable housing.
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09 Jun 2026
Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny
Social Housing Bill Begins Lords Scrutiny
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18 May 2026
What The King’s Speech Means For Rural Areas
The King’s Speech sets out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, outlining the Bills and policy priorities Ministers intend to bring before Parliament
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