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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23 Jul 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Launches New Devolution Initiative to Empower Local Communities

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has pledged to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people. In her first...

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08 Jul 2024

Pioneering Guide Champions Beautiful and Affordable Rural Housing

English Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with a panel of rural experts and advocates, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the perception of affordable rural housing. The publication,...

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Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 2024
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08 Jul 2024

Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and...

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01 Jul 2024

Building Foundations for the Future: Highlights from the RSN Rural Housing Seminar

Last week, the Rural Services Network (RSN) hosted an exceptionally well-attended seminar on rural affordable housing. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including housing associations, community leaders,...

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01 Jul 2024

Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis in Rural England

Rural Housing Week 2024 shines a spotlight on the pressing need for affordable housing in rural areas across England. As urban centres grow denser, the challenges faced by rural communities...

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03 Jun 2024

Forest of Dean Delivers 128 Eco-Friendly Rural Homes in 2023-24

2023-24 saw the Forest of Dean District Council have another strong year in delivering affordable housing with 128 new affordable and eco-friendly homes delivered across the district.  Councillor Adrian Birch,...

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07 May 2024

Addressing the Future of Supported Housing Needs

The latest research commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) reveals critical insights into the future demand for supported housing in England by 2040. With an aging population and increasing...

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26 Apr 2024

Housing Affordability

This analysis presents data on housing affordability. Access to affordable housing is a continuing issue and the ratio of house price to earnings continues to be an issue in many...

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15 Apr 2024

Localis Issues Essay Collection on Building Consent for Housing Renewal

Last week, independent think-tank Localis published a collection of essays from leading planning experts and local council leaders setting out ideas for how popular approval for new housing and developments...

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Spotlight on Rural Housing – March 2024
Members only

08 Apr 2024

Spotlight on Rural Housing – March 2024

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of current rural housing issues and...

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