Tag: Social housing

Thousands To Benefit From The Security Of A Safe Home

In a significant move to combat the housing crisis in the UK, the government has announced a £350 million investment aimed at increasing the availability of affordable and social housing, supporting homeownership, and alleviating pressures on council housing.

The Homes That Children Deserve: Housing Policy to Support Children

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.

Housing: Right to Buy Reforms

The government has announced reforms to the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme, designed to create a fairer and more sustainable system that ensures councils can protect and rebuild their social housing stock.

Unveiling Hidden Realities: New Images of Rural Homelessness

The Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) and the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, chaired by English Rural, have partnered to create a collection of free, non-stigmatising images of people who are experiencing homelessness in rural areas to help challenge negative stereotypes.

Council Spending on Temporary Housing Soars to Record £1 Billion

Newly released figures from the government reveal that local authorities across England have been compelled to spend a staggering £1 billion on temporary accommodation for homeless households over the past year. This represents a significant increase, with councils now facing over 50% higher costs compared to the previous year.

Urgent Call for Action: Addressing the Temporary Accommodation Crisis

In a collective appeal, leading organisations—The District Councils’ Network (DCN), Local Government Association (LGA), Crisis along with the County Councils Network, and the East of England Local Government Association—have written to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, calling for urgent measures to support those at risk of homelessness and protect the financial stability of local councils.

Pioneering Guide Champions Beautiful and Affordable Rural Housing

English Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with a panel of rural experts and advocates, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the perception of affordable rural housing. The publication, titled ‘A Design Guide: Building Tomorrow’s Rural Communities’, was officially released on Friday, 5th July 2024

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Tag: Social housing

Thousands To Benefit From The Security Of A Safe Home

In a significant move to combat the housing crisis in the UK, the government has announced a £350 million investment aimed at increasing the availability of affordable and social housing, supporting homeownership, and alleviating pressures on council housing.

The Homes That Children Deserve: Housing Policy to Support Children

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts.

Housing: Right to Buy Reforms

The government has announced reforms to the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme, designed to create a fairer and more sustainable system that ensures councils can protect and rebuild their social housing stock.

Unveiling Hidden Realities: New Images of Rural Homelessness

The Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) and the Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, chaired by English Rural, have partnered to create a collection of free, non-stigmatising images of people who are experiencing homelessness in rural areas to help challenge negative stereotypes.

Council Spending on Temporary Housing Soars to Record £1 Billion

Newly released figures from the government reveal that local authorities across England have been compelled to spend a staggering £1 billion on temporary accommodation for homeless households over the past year. This represents a significant increase, with councils now facing over 50% higher costs compared to the previous year.

Urgent Call for Action: Addressing the Temporary Accommodation Crisis

In a collective appeal, leading organisations—The District Councils’ Network (DCN), Local Government Association (LGA), Crisis along with the County Councils Network, and the East of England Local Government Association—have written to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, calling for urgent measures to support those at risk of homelessness and protect the financial stability of local councils.

Pioneering Guide Champions Beautiful and Affordable Rural Housing

English Rural Housing Association, in collaboration with a panel of rural experts and advocates, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the perception of affordable rural housing. The publication, titled ‘A Design Guide: Building Tomorrow’s Rural Communities’, was officially released on Friday, 5th July 2024

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