Phillip Vincent, WERN’s Chief Executive blogs for #RuralHousingWeek and provides a view on why genuine community involvement is essential to addressing rural housing needs

Phillip Vincent, WERN’s Chief Executive blogs about bringing together public and voluntary sector leaders to consider how rural communities’ access to jobs and services can be improved.

Kerry Griffiths, Village Agent for Ladden Brook, South Gloucestershire at the West of England Rural Network (WERN) blogs about  connecting rural residents with essential services and support.

Dick Whittington, WERN’s Rural Project Manager blogs about his experience of supporting rural community transport groups and the need for policy makers to actively involve local residents in designing solutions.  

A lack of confidence using digital technology leaves many older people feeling isolated. Here’s how we’re helping older rural residents in North Somerset.

Alison Ward, WERN’s Rural Housing Enabler blogs for #RuralHousingWeek about her experience of working with communities locally to help them secure developments suitable to their needs