Rural Planning
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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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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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27 Apr 2026
Rural And Coastal Communities Backed In Devolution Bill
The House of Lords has reinstated a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introducing a specific competence on rural affairs for the new Strategic Authorities set...
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13 Apr 2026
Stronger Partnerships To Support Rural Housing Delivery
Rural Housing Enablers (RHEs) play a key role in bringing forward small-scale affordable housing in rural communities. Acting as independent facilitators, they work with parish councils, landowners, housing associations and...
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30 Mar 2026
£70m Announced To Boost Building Safety Workforce
The government has announced £70 million in funding to increase capacity in building safety professions, aiming to address workforce shortages and support the delivery of new housing.
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