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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.
This week is Rural Housing Week 2025 , an annual campaign led by the National Housing Federation to spotlight the vital role affordable housing plays in keeping rural communities vibrant, inclusive and sustainable. The week comes at a crucial...
The Government has published its response to the consultation on reforming the Right to Buy scheme in England. The reforms are intended to retain a pathway to home ownership for long-standing tenants, while introducing new measures to help...
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 Rural Housing Week 2025 in full swing...
Affordable Housing Need 50% Greater in Rural Areas, Report Reveals England’s rural communities are experiencing an affordable housing crisis of unprecedented scale, with the need for affordable homes is more than 50% higher than in urban areas,...
The Government has unveiled new reforms aimed at boosting small and medium-sized (SME) housebuilders in England, with a particular focus on easing planning rules, streamlining processes, and providing financial support. The measures, outlined in a recent press release from...
HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, will attend the "Affordable Rural Housing: Opportunity in Changing Times" conference on Wednesday, 30th April 2025, held at Coram, Brunswick Square, London. Jointly organised by English Rural and Action...
In communities across England, families in desperate need of affordable housing are now facing waits that stretch decades—often far beyond their children’s upbringing—for a family-sized (3+ bed) social home. Analysis released by the National Housing Federation ...
The report " England’s Homeless Children: The Crisis in Temporary Accommodation ," recently published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee , provides a comprehensive analysis of the escalating situation of homelessness affecting children across England. The report...
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 Exploring the Impact of Devolution on Affordable...
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 goal of constructing 1.5 million homes...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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