15 October 2026

Rural Housing Crisis in the UK: Why Rural Homelessness Is Often Hidden

This episode explores the rural housing crisis in the UK, addressing misconceptions, funding challenges, and potential solutions. Guests Mark Pragnell (Chair, English Rural Housing Association & The Rural Coalition) and Terry Jordan (Clerk to Wisbech Town Council) share insights on homelessness, local government restructuring, and how communities can support vulnerable populations.

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Rural areas are often described as peaceful, affluent, and “chocolate box” perfect. But as this conversation on the Rural Homelessness Podcast makes clear, that image can hide a much harder reality: rising housing pressure, invisible homelessness, and communities struggling to keep essential services...