Rough sleepers across the country will be supported off the streets and into long-term homes with £174 million funding boost.

New government figures show that 397 households became homeless every day between July and September 2021.

Councils and environmental groups have said that homes are not becoming green quickly enough due to flaws and gaps in government support.

Proposals to invest a record £1.8 billion in council homes have been unveiled by Bristol City Council, that could see over 2,000 new council homes built.

Eddie Hughes has confirmed that social housing residents will be better protected as part of a review to ensure they are listened to.

The Local Government Association has announced the 30 successful projects, supporting 90 councils, for its Housing Advisers Programme 2021/22.

New measures will see owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets forced to pay.

CPRE research has shown a 1,000 per cent increase in short-term lets nationally over the last six years, with most in rural staycation hotspots.

Leaseholders could find it easier and cheaper to buy the freehold of their building under new proposals to create a fairer housing system.

Rebecca Pow has launched a consultation that sets out plans to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments.

The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group has urged the government to enhance energy efficiency investment as a permanent solution to high energy bills.

Michael Gove has warned developers that they must pay to fix the cladding crisis as he overhauls the government’s approach to building safety.

The Built Environment Committee has stressed the need for the government to urgently address barriers to building much needed new homes.

Scottish councils are being given an extra £16 million to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly into settled homes.

Rough sleepers are being helped to get their coronavirus vaccines and move into safe accommodation over the winter thanks to a £28 million boost.

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