Rural Housing

The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.

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17 Mar 2025

New Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The government’s recent announcement of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises sweeping reforms aimed at catalysing what is described as the “biggest building boom” in a generation. With the ambitious...

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17 Mar 2025

RNH Seeks Research Partner for Project on Devolution’s Impact on Rural Affordable Housing

As a proud member of the Rural Housing Network (RHN), the Rural Services Network (RSN) is pleased to share that the RHN is currently in the process of selecting a...

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17 Mar 2025

ACRE is Recruiting: Programme Manager for the Rural Housing Enabler Programme

The Rural Services Network (RSN) is keen to highlight an excellent career opportunity that strongly supports our mission to support the delivery of rural affordable housing. We work closely at...

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24 Feb 2025

Local Council Measures Lead to Significant Drop in House Prices in Coastal Community

A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts of regulatory changes on housing...

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17 Feb 2025

Major Expansion in New Town Developments Across Britain

The Prime Minister has unveiled comprehensive plans for a new generation of towns across Britain, marking the largest housebuilding initiative since the post-war era. This ambitious project aims to address...

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17 Feb 2025

Thousands To Benefit From The Security Of A Safe Home

In a significant move to combat the housing crisis in the UK, the government has announced a £350 million investment aimed at increasing the availability of affordable and social housing,...

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11 Feb 2025

New Report Showcases Community-Led Regeneration of Northumberland’s Rural Areas

A new report highlights how communities in Northumberland are breathing new life into their high streets and town centres by repurposing disused buildings into valuable community assets and housing schemes....

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11 Feb 2025

The Homes That Children Deserve: Housing Policy to Support Children

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of...

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13 Jan 2025

RISE Launches A Brand New Training Masterclass For 2025; Promoting Biodiversity Net Gain In Housing

Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE (the Government backed support service for housing providers looking to carry out retrofit on their properties) has launched a brand new and...

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06 Jan 2025

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Allocations Announced for 2025/26

Recently, Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, Rushanara Ali, addressed the House of Lords with a significant announcement outlining a substantial fiscal commitment aimed at tackling England’s escalating homelessness and rough...

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