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Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
01.12.2023
On Tuesday night, the CPRE (The Campaign for the Protection of rural England) launched their latest report into rural affordable housing at a Parliamentary reception. Attended by key stakeholders and those with an interest in rural housing, there were a...
01.12.2023
The challenges facing rural areas have been repeatedly debated in Parliament this week. Alongside Chris Loder MP’s debate on funding for rural councils ( read what happened here ), Sarah Dyke MP (Somerton & Frome, Lib Dem) used her first...
20.11.2023
RSN has joined partners in the ‘Rural Homelessness Counts’ Coalition to celebrate its win at the Affordable Housing Awards 2023. The campaign “ Homelessness in the Countryside – A Hidden Crisis ” and the launch of the ‘Rural Homelessness...
20.11.2023
Trent & Dove, a Housing Association working across Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, has found new ways to reach isolated rural communities. It says its Coffee Connect service, an orange vintage van which visit communities each week, has helped them...
06.11.2023
As the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition , a collective of over 20 organisations committed to eradicating homelessness, we must voice our deep concerns over the Home Secretary’s recent statements and legislative proposals to limit the use of tents...
30.10.2023
As the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent last week, a raft of new measures came into force which the government says will “put local people at the heart of development”. It says the Act will: ...
25.10.2023
Article by David Barrowcliff from English Rural Housing Association The allure of the English countryside — its rolling hills, charming villages, and robust community spirit — is undeniable. However, a growing crisis threatens this idyllic vision: the affordable housing crisis....
25.10.2023
WHITE Horse Housing Association’s £2.8 million passive housing project received an overwhelming thumbs up when it was shown off at an open day. The ten new homes at Hook Hollow in Seend Cleeve, which are due to...
09.10.2023
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 Homes England Rural Statement recognises higher rural...
19.09.2023
Our annual conference has started with a bang this year thanks to all our fantastic speakers and delegates. Speaking after the second day, RSN Chief Executive Kerry Booth said: “So far...
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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.
Rural Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Rural Vulnerability
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
Rural Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Rural Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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