The homes agenda
Councils are approving new homes but need more powers and funding to play a lead role in tackling the national housing shortage.
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Flexibility needed on First Homes scheme
The Government has launched a consultation over its First Homes scheme, which proposes to cut the cost of some new homes by a third for first-time buyers.
Housing benefit boost
The local housing allowance (LHA) freeze has been reversed as part of the Chancellor’s £7 billion investment in the welfare system, aimed at protecting jobs and incomes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Supporting housing diversity
For three years, the Right to Build Task Force has been advising local authorities on creating more custom and self-build housing.