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Rural Housing Network
The recent report by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “ Delivering Rural Opportunity ,” casts a spotlight on Rural Exception Sites as a promising avenue to mitigate the rural housing crisis. The document elaborates on significant...
This briefing sets out the unintended and inter-related consequences of the proposal to remove an affordable housing requirement from sites of less than 10 units. Overall there is a danger that it will reduce overall housing supply in rural areas,...
Friday 21 February 2014 Pittville Pumproom, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JE (The Conference Programme can be downloaded here ) Introduction Marking the beginning of the new partnership between the Rural Housing Alliance and the Rural Services...
We have been working in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to develop a guide to support our members working in rural housing. The guide highlights the examples of successful rural housing providers to identify how to work...
We have established a rural housing partnership with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) - combining forces to maximise the benefits for our members working in rural housing management and delivery. The partnership supports an increased focus on rural...
The Rural Services Network is involved in the following activities relating to rural housing: • An annual All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG on Rural Services) on specific rural housing issues. • Community of Practice discussion forums on specific...
In a period of sustained austerity, rural areas are at most risk as resources become focused on easier solutions where larger numbers of people live. The Rural Services Network is working to highlight the needs and opportunities presented by...
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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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