Demand for social homes in rural areas is growing at over 10 times the rate of that in towns and cities
The National Housing Federation recently published research showing that the number of rural households on local authority waiting lists in England, increased by 31% between 2019 and 2022, far exceeding the increase in predominantly urban areas of 3%.
The future of rural heating?
With a target to meet net zero by 2050, the Government has developed a range of policy solutions which focus on the heating of our homes
Post Offices and pharmacies top of local services
The Association of Convenience Stores, one of our Rural Services Partnership members, last week launched their 2023 Community Barometer.
Future of virtual council meetings?
Under 50-year-old law, councils are required to hold certain statutory meetings, such as for planning and full council, in person. However, during the pandemic, councils were temporarily allowed to hold these meetings virtually until May 2021.
Mobile UK Launches New Educational Tool To Challenge Thinking Around The Role Of Mobile Connectivity In Our Daily Lives
Did you know mobile connectivity is so embedded in our day-to-day lives that it is often overlooked completely? To shine a light on the extent of our reliability on it, along with its potential, Mobile UK trade association for the UK’s mobile network operators has created a fun and easy to use ‘Interactive Landscape’.
Conference Spotlight: Discussions to focus on Rural Affordable Housing
Having a place to call home is probably top on the list of priorities for everyone across the UK, however in rural England, low wages, along with high house prices and rents mean that there is a lack of affordable housing options available to all.
