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Both Politics Home and The Parliament Magazine have this week published articles arguing that in a post-COVID economy, with both taxpayer and household finances hard hit, it is ‘vital’ all viable options for decarbonising rural homes are available to consumers...
The RSN, ACRE and Rural Housing Alliance have written to Robert Jenrick – Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government expressing concerns about the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the delivery of rural affordable Housing....
The Rural Housing Alliance (RHA), which works in partnership with the Rural Services Network and National Housing Federation, is a group of leading housing associations that develop and manage affordable homes in rural areas across England. The RHA...
The Guardian and MailOnline cover news that estate agents are reporting a surge in the numbers of would-be homebuyers plotting a move out of the city to rural areas as people conclude that home working is here to stay ...
Back in February, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published a consultation paper setting out proposals to help local people, especially young first-time buyers, into home ownership RSN has formally responded to this consultation and believes that...
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 Housing Association response to coronavirus The...
On Thursday, several papers, including the Dewsbury Reporter, covered the news that Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has signed a devolution document alongside the leaders of Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Wakefield and Calderdale councils This marked the agreement between the Government...
The Telegraph has revealed analysis showing households in the countryside suffer, on average, a £3,300 “rural living penalty” as they pay more for everyday services than urban dwellers A study by BoilerJuice Connected , utilising the Office for National Statistics...
BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme has reported that the Local Government Association (LGA) has found that more than a million homes in England have been granted planning permission but have not been built The LGA is calling on ministers...
The BBC and the Yorkshire Post reported on how rural residents, in particular, may be hit the hardest by the Government’s restrictions on household stoves and open fires announced last week Plans to phase out the sale of house...
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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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