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An article in the Guardian sets out that rural areas are reportedly suffering from an undersupply of affordable housing due to the rise of second home ownership The sudden rise in demand of rural homes is amplifying an already...
A significant number of planning applications that would deliver 11,000 new homes in Somerset are on hold due to water quality issues impacting sites such as the Somerset Levels and Moors, reports Burnham-On-Sea The situation has arisen from Natural...
A proposed Freshwater development has been reduced after objectors feared the ‘destructive’ effect it could have on their quiet cul-de-sac, according to the Island Echo Nearly 50 objections against the greenfield development have been posted, due to fears of...
Last Thursday (15th July), Bob Seely MP called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill The Rural Services Network put together a short briefing note which was sent to MPs...
On Thursday 15th July, Bob Seely MP has called a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the planning system and the upcoming Planning Bill The Rural Services Network has put together a briefing note for MP’s ahead of...
In Your Area reports that almost 270 homes are to built in rural areas across Cornwall over the next three years Housing association LiveWest said it has invested more than £33m in rural homes across the South West during...
Rural Housing week is here and we’d like to take this opportunity to shine a light on the work of the RSN that focuses on Rural Affordable Housing, along with the work of some of our partner organisations ...
This week sees the launch of the newly published Parish Councillor’s Guide to Affordable Housing Published by the Rural Housing Alliance , which works in partnership with the Rural Services Network and National Housing Federation, this is a group...
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 2021 is here!...
Date: 30th June 2021 Subject: Rural Housing Chair: Kerry Booth Assistant Chief Executive, Rural Services Network - To download the Agenda for this seminar click here - To view the welcome...
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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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