06/10/2026

10.30 Conservative Rural Forum & English Rural

Hyatt Regency Birmingham : Concerto

Securing the Future of Rural Housing

The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP (MP, Braintree)
James, Wright (Conservative Rural Forum, Policy Director)
Martin Collett (Chief Executive, English Rural)
Chaired by James Heale (The Spectator, Deputy Political Editor (Invited))

Without affordable homes, rural Britain faces a demographic decline, turning once vibrant villages into childless ‘baby deserts’. How do we deliver high-quality rural housing while protecting the countryside? The panel will discuss these issues and answer your questions on securing the future of rural housing.