Rural Affordable Housing
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
07 Apr 2025
Spotlight on Rural Housing – April 2025
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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31 Mar 2025
Rural Communities in Focus: Insights, Inspiration, and What’s Next
Last week, we were proud to host another of our exclusive member-only seminars—this time focusing on the heartbeat of our work: rural communities. This engaging online event brought together RSN...
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31 Mar 2025
Addressing the Hidden Crisis: Housing Instability and Its Impact on Rural Children’s Education
Every child should have a loving, secure home, but when it comes to housing, children get a raw deal.’ A recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has highlighted the profound...
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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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10 Mar 2025
Government Funding For Rural Communities Set Out
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that rural communities across the country are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding. Up to...
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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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18 Feb 2025
Podcast: Listen to Our Chief Exec Talk About The Challenges & Opportunities For Affordable Rural Housing
Listen to our Chief Exec, Martin Collett, talk about the challenges and opportunities for affordable rural housing in this Future Economic Rural Network podcast: Dont have time to listen? Here’s a summary...
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18 Feb 2025
Get Ready For Retrofit
Support with your domestic retrofit project planning and preparation Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise – or RISE – is a free support service funded by the Department for Energy Security...
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