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Rural Planning
This essay forms part of a collection of essays, Building consent: housing by popular demand published by Localis . Kerry Booth, Chief Executive Rural Services Network In July 2023, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made an...
Last week, independent think-tank Localis published a collection of essays from leading planning experts and local council leaders setting out ideas for how popular approval for new housing and developments might be gained across communities. Entitled ‘...
This week, our " Winning the Rural Vote " campaign shines a spotlight on the pivotal chapter of Rural Planning. As we wrap up our series, it's crucial to recognise the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that lie within the realm...
The recent report by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), “ Delivering Rural Opportunity ,” casts a spotlight on Rural Exception Sites as a promising avenue to mitigate the rural housing crisis. The document elaborates on significant...
In an exploration of young people's geographical mobility across English towns and cities, a recent study ‘ Geographical Mobility of Young People across English Towns and Cities ’ by the Centre for Subnational Analysis features the intricate relationship between educational...
Earlier this year, we surveyed members of our Rural Market Town Group (RMTG) . This initiative aimed to gauge the status and challenges of services in rural areas, focusing on the experiences and observations of our member organisations within...
The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has recently unveiled findings that cast new light on the challenges rural communities face regarding organised crime. A collaborative effort led by Durham University , with contributions from several key rural...
In order to address the escalating housing affordability crisis in rural and tourist-heavy regions of England, the Government has announced a set of measures aimed at regulating the burgeoning holiday let market. These changes promise to balance the scales between...
In anticipation of a forthcoming general election, it's crucial to address the challenges faced by rural communities. Constituting 40% of parliamentary constituencies, rural votes hold significant sway. The Rural Services Network recently launched the WINNING THE RURAL VOTE ...
The Rural Services Network is in Parliament today launching its manifesto asks of the political parties. The report will be launched with a number of MPs in a session hosted by Derek Thomas MP, Chair of the All Party...
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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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