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Rural Affordable Housing
The Guardian reports that house prices registered the strongest monthly rise for 14 years in September, pushing the average cost of a home to a record high and reversing a three-month decline in annual growth Halifax, one of the...
An article written by our Chief Executive, Graham Biggs, featured this week in The Planner and a copy of the article is shown below The government's 'levelling-up' agenda will need a rethink if it is to address rural...
The BBC reports that the Office of National Statistics revealed that house prices rose up to three times faster in some rural areas compared to the national average in July Rising house prices and private rents mean that some...
Vice reports that rural rent prices in the UK are rising four times faster than in cities, intensifying a countryside housing emergency that is hitting young, marginalised and disadvantaged people Lettings prices have risen by 8.7 percent in the...
The Times reports that the government is reportedly backtracking on its commitment to overhaul planning laws in order to accelerate infrastructure projects with a target of building 300,000 homes a year in England, following criticism from southern voters and MPs,...
The Independent reports, the housing secretary’s, Robert Jenrick, announcement that the majority of the Government's new £8.6bn “affordable homes programme” will be directed at helping homebuyers rather than renters Out of the 119,000 new homes being built, 6,250 are...
Yorkshire Live reports that city buyers looking for homes in rural areas may be responsible for the 29.4% rise in Yorkshire house prices over the last year Across the UK, house prices have soared due to the impact of...
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 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...
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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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