RSN backs calls for better affordable housing in rural areas as part of Rural Housing Week 2023
This week the National Housing Federation (NFH) is running its annual campaign which highlights the challenges facing rural areas when it comes to housing. There have been some truly dreadful statistics released as part of this around the hidden homelessness crisis facing rural areas. This is despite news from the Government this week about energy caps and improved fundings for high-quality, energy efficient new affordable homes. Great headlines, but what sits behind them for our rural communities?
RSN joins major Coalition to combat escalating rural homelessness crisis
In the face of a rapidly escalating rural homelessness crisis, a powerful new coalition is launching today. The ‘Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition’ is a collective of more than 20 leading charities and housing associations and is set to spearhead a nationwide response to the growing issue of rural homelessness in England.
Substandard rented properties in rural areas outstrip urban counterparts
New figures from the Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities show that rented properties in rural areas are in a worst state than those in urban areas.
Are changes to prepayment meter customers enough to end rural fuel poverty?
The Government has announced that it is scrapping the prepayment meter premium, helping around three million households bring their bills in line with those who pay by direct debit.
Changes to Government funding promises better quality affordable homes
It was announced last week that grant funding provided through the Government’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26, can now be used to fund replacement homes, alongside new affordable homes, as part of wider estate regeneration plans.
A review of Homes England launched
A review of Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, has been launched to ensure the body is delivering for the taxpayer.
