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.

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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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.

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 opportunities

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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 remain inadequately addressed, leaving a significant portion of the population struggling with high housing costs and limited options.

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Ahead of the General Election, the Rural Coalition calls for stronger rural economies to boost national prosperity

The Rural Coalition, an alliance of twelve national organisations dedicated to enhancing rural life, is calling for attention to be given to boosting rural economies as part of the broader national economic strategy. The Coalition emphasises the crucial role of rural areas in strengthening the overall economic health of the country, especially as the general election looms.

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Balancing Growth: Ensuring Sustainable Development in Rural Areas

The recent extension of permitted development rights to allow the conversion of disused agricultural buildings into homes and shops has generated significant discussion across rural communities. As the national champion for rural services, the Rural Services Network (RSN) has a vested interest in ensuring that any legislative changes benefit our rural areas without compromising their unique character and needs

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Securing Rural Futures: Engaging PPCs in the Winning the Rural Vote Campaign

As members of the Rural Services Network (RSN), our collective commitment to advocating for the needs of rural communities remains unwavering. With the deadline for Political Party Candidates (PPCs) to submit or withdraw applications by 7th June fast approaching, our focus now turns to directly engaging with these candidates in rural constituencies to communicate our rural priorities effectively.

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