Young people being '˜priced out' of rural Hampshire, claims CPRE
CONCERNS have been raised of a crisis on rural affordable housing ahead of a Hampshire conference next month.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Hampshire is hosting a conference on November 6 to discuss a shortage of affordable homes in rural areas.
Chief executive Charlee Bennett said: '˜We are facing a threat to the future of many rural communities as younger people, first-time buyers and lower-income households are increasingly priced out of large parts of rural England.
'˜Vital services in rural areas '“ such as local post offices, schools and pubs '“ have been shutting down as the demographics of rural communities change rapidly.'