The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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Yorkshire Regional Seminar - Change of date
Unfortunately due to the upcoming General Election we are postponing the 9th of December 2019 Yorkshire Regional Seminar to next year. We will be in touch with a new date and location in due course
Housing Insights
Balancing the housing market, improving the quality of housing stock, and enabling the provision of affordable housing are all key issues which concern rural local authorities. These are often topical issues and the Housing Insight section considers what the data available can tell us about the position and the challenges that our members face in their communities.
04.10.2019
This analysis presents data on housebuilding, permanent dwellings started and completed, as a proportion of the total dwelling stock. The analysis uses source data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and covers the period 2009/10 to 2018/19. ...
29.05.2019
This analysis presents data on numbers accepted as being homeless and in priority need, and households accommodated in temporary accommodation, each given per 1,000 households. Comparisons are given to the averages for the class of authority selected and the rural...
28.05.2019
This analysis presents data on private registered provider rents, and provides a comparison to the averages for the class of authority selected and the rural classifications to demonstrate relative affordability. The analysis uses source data from the Ministry of Housing,...
28.05.2019
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 grow both for Predominantly Rural and Urban areas. The analysis uses source data from the...
24.05.2019
This analysis presents data on housing supply, broken down into new builds, conversions, change of use, demolitions , all given as a proportion of the total dwelling stock. The analysis uses source data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities &...
03.04.2019
The following analysis shows the total additional affordable dwelling completions provided by local authority areas. The analysis looks at the provision of additional affordable housing over the years 2009/10 to 2017/18 for any member authority. The additions are also given...
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HOT TOPICS
Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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