Government says new research will look at feasibility of funding programme for affordable rural housing
Defra is to research a new funding programme to increase affordable rural housing, Barry Gardiner, minister for rural affairs, announced today.
Gardiner: "I want this research to focus on outcomes rather than processes."
The feasibility study will be funded by Defra and led by the Housing Corporation. It will consider the case for a time limited funding programme to help local organisations overcome barriers to the provision of affordable homes in rural areas.
Gardiner said: “I want this research to focus on outcomes rather than processes. I want to know exactly how such a fund could achieve increased provision of affordable rural homes where they are needed, promote best practice and overcome local barriers.”
