Reduced funding risks undermining homelessness prevention

London boroughs have warned that reduced government funding risks undermining homelessness prevention work in the capital.

Housing First scheme in West Midlands helps 500 homeless

A pioneering scheme to take rough sleepers off the street and into housing has now helped more than 500 people in the West Midlands.

London City Hall hits council housing target

Sadiq Khan has hailed the resurgence in council homebuilding with more than 11,000 new council homes started in London since 2018.

Digital tools to give residents say on local developments

The public will be able to use innovative new technology to have a greater say in shaping and regenerating their communities.

Car parking provision should be capped at one per property

CoMoUK has urged for car parking provision at new housing developments to be capped at a maximum of one space per property.

Council tax bill to rise could worsen cost of living crisis

CIPFA has reported that the council tax bill for an average band D equivalent property in England and Wales is set to rise by £65.

25 areas empowered to shape design of neighbourhoods

The government has announced that 25 areas have been awarded a share of £3 million to help them set their own standards for design locally.

Scotland’s ‘housing gap’ approaching 100,000 homes

Homes for Scotland has reported that Scotland is suffering from a cumulative shortfall approaching 100,000 homes since the credit crunch.

Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis

Sadiq Khan is calling for powers to freeze private rents in the capital for two years and help to save £3,000 in rent for thousands of Londoners.

More women than men in London’s temporary accommodation

Almost double the number of homeless women than men are in temporary accommodation arranged by a borough in the capital.

Non-British rough sleepers ‘targeted for deportation’

The personal data of dozens of non-British rough sleepers has been shared with the Home Office, potentially leading to their deportation.

£1 billion of funding housing pledged for Bristol

Bristol City Council has agreed a budget that commits over £1 billion of funding to deliver much-needed affordable and social housing in Bristol.

Faster progress needed to tackle housing energy efficiency

A lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation in the residential sector.

Derelict sites in three regions transformed into new homes

The government has said that derelict and underused brownfield sites across the country will be transformed into new homes.

Number of rough sleepers reaches eight-year low

LUHC has reported that the number of people sleeping rough on England’s streets is at its lowest level in eight years and has halved since 2017.

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