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The conversion of an iconic cottage hospital into a community hub and nine affordable homes was officially marked by the community of Southwold and Reydon on Friday 17 June 2022 Southwold and Reydon is the first community in England...
The Guardian reports Labour MP Luke Pollard says Covid-19 has ‘turbo-charged’ housing crisis in rural and coastal towns Coastal communities are being “hollowed out irretrievably” by a surge in holiday homes, an MP has warned, as new figures...
Affordable Housing is provided to help people who cannot afford to buy or rent homes on the open market The homes remain affordable to subsequent occupiers in the future. These homes can be provided by the Council, Housing...
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has a new online event on giving local (parish and town) councils more of a say on housing, taking place on 27 July 2022 According to research undertaken by the National Housing...
This analysis presents data statutory homlessness at local authority level. It gives details on total initial assessments, households assessed as threatened with homelesness, households assessed as homeless, and households assessed as not homeless nor threatened with homelessness, all presented per...
Farming UK reports that the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has issued that the Government must set out clear steps on how it will level up the rural economy in order to benefit rural communities New planning measures...
The Telegraph reports that renters have flooded back to London and triggered a record jump in the cost of leasing a home in the capital Almost a third of London homes let so far this year have been rented...
Inside Housing reports that The Guinness Partnership has been granted planning consent to build a further 20 social rent homes on land donated by Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis in Pilton, Somerset It follows the completion of a first phase...
The Eastern Daily Press reports that more than 10,000 homes in Norfolk could have planning permission delayed due to measures introduced to keep the county’s waterways clean The hold-up has been caused by new restrictions affecting the county’s planning...
The News and Star reports that the Campaign to Protect Rural England has warned new planning reforms, designed to support a 340,000 new homes per year target, could cost the Conservatives at the ballot box Concerns are mounting particularly...
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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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