Patrick Merton Jones

Shocking new research from @UWEBristol shows 300,000 people on waiting lists for social housing in England's rural areas. Our Head of Member Relations, @NatFedKev, spoke to @GHRSouthWest about the urgent need for more affordable, rural housing.

Great to see Housing Minister @mtpennycook supporting #RuralHousingWeek. Our members stand ready to work with you to deliver affordable social housing in our rural areas, allowing England's rural communities to thrive.

Vital research published today by @longleighfound, highlighting why we must act now on rural affordable housing in England and why we must "ensure rural areas aren't an afterthought, but a foundation of a more inclusive housing system." #RuralHousingWeek housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

💡🏡 Rural homes are key to Britain's clean energy future! Investing in warm, efficient housing can unlock £40bn in benefits, slash bills & create thousands of green jobs. Let's power up our countryside! #RuralHousingWeek #NetZero #CleanEnergy 🔗: englishrural.org.uk/powering-brita…

It’s #RuralHousingWeek! 🏘️ This is an important opportunity for the housing sector to come together and highlight the vital role that affordable housing plays in supporting the people who live in our rural communities. Find out how you can get involved: housing.org.uk/our-work/rural…

England's rural areas face 50% higher affordable housing shortages than in urban areas, according to new @EnglishRural research. In fact, only 9% of housing in rural communities is #SocialHousing, half the proportion found in urban areas. Read more: englishrural.org.uk/affordable-hou…

We welcome @SharonStevenage’s confirmation that #SupportedHousing will be part of govt’s long-term housing strategy We've continued to call for urgent action to save this sector which is in crisis and look forward to working with govt to secure the future of this vital provision

With one month to go until Rural Housing Week 2025, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas have a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

Shocking new findings by @insidehousing about young children in #TemporaryAccomodation. We urgently need a generational boost to #SocialHousing at the #SpendingReview. 🔗Inside Housing's report: insidehousing.co.uk/insight/how-ma… 🔗Our research: housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

This is a really timely event organised by @EnglishRural looking at how we can deliver the affordable homes that are essential for rural communities - you can watch online today via the link below 👇#RuralHousing2025

Join our webinar on Thursday 1 May, where you can learn more about the Great Britian Working whitepaper and the new Local Plans coming into place, and how this will look for your organisation. Find out more - ow.ly/Qrhm50VAFeE

Today, The Guardian and @DailyMirror report on our stark research with @shelter and @crisis_uk that waiting lists for family sized #SocialHousing have reached over 100 years. We urgently need a #PlanforHousing. Read here: 🔗mirror.co.uk/news/politics/… 🔗theguardian.com/society/2025/a…

📢 BREAKING: Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. Our new report with @porchlight1974 & @CommonwealTweet shows how #HousingFirst can be adapted to tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 Download now ⬇️ #RuralHousingFirst

📢 Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. 👀 Look out for our new report with @porchlight1974 and @CommonwealTweet which shows how #HousingFirst can tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 #RuralHousingFirst #MoreThanBricks

In FT today, our research with @Savills reveals 91,000 new #AffordableHomes could be built if #SocialHousing had equal access to #BuildSafety funding. Govt must fund #BuildingSafety in #SocialHousing at #SpendingReview to meet its 1.5m new homes target. ft.com/content/66e547…

Supported Housing in England is in Crisis. 1 in 3 providers closed schemes last year due to a critical lack of funding. We need urgent government action to secure the future of supported housing. Find out more about our new #SOSHousing campaign here: housing.org.uk/our-work/suppo…

📢The Rural Housing Network (RHN) is looking for a research partner to explore how devolution impacts affordable rural housing. 🏡🌳 Interested in shaping housing policy for communities under 3,000? Submit your proposal by 7 April! More➡️bit.ly/4kPsavt #RuralHousing

We welcome this announcement today from @DefraGovUK which includes increased funding for Rural Housing Enablers to help build #SocialHousing in rural areas.