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07 Jul 2025

Local Government Conference 25

As we recover from the excitement of Liverpool and the LGA Conference last week, it’s time to reflect on the themes we saw emerging across…

07 Jul 2025

New Housing Plan Aims to Boost Supply and Raise Standards

The Government has announced a major new initiative aimed at tackling the housing crisis through a £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The ten-year…

07 Jul 2025

Councils to be Measured on New Draft Metrics

Last week, the Government published a new draft Local Government Outcomes Framework, setting out a proposed structure for how central and local government might work…

07 Jul 2025

Reforming the Right to Buy

The Government has published its response to the consultation on reforming the Right to Buy scheme in England. The reforms are intended to retain a…

07 Jul 2025

A Ten Year Health Plan for England

The Department of Health and Social Care has released its new 10-Year Health Plan for England, outlining how the NHS will be reshaped over the…

07 Jul 2025

Youth Work Gives Young People A Voice

Young Somerset has published its latest Impact Report, offering a powerful insight into the breadth of support provided to children, young people and families across…

07 Jul 2025

Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency: Technical consultation

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency​: ​Technical consultation This technical consultation set out…

07 Jul 2025

Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Closed 7 July 2025 Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out The paper invited views on further…

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07 Jul 2025

Spotlight on Rural Housing – July 2025

A quarterly bulletin facilitated by your membership of the Rural Services Network and produced in partnership with the Rural Housing Alliance, highlighting a selection of…

01 Jul 2025

Delivering for All: A Roadmap for Rural Prosperity

A new policy framework from the Rural Services Network Every person, in every place, deserves the chance to thrive — including those living in rural,…