"Millions of us hoped the new Burnham-led Government would turn its words into actions on council homes and support for renters. But already those hopes are being dashed."
Tag: Housing
Restore hope for those seeking a safe and genuinely affordable home – CLPD
"When private and “affordable” rents are unaffordable, homeownership is a distant dream for many."
Burnham should use public funding to build council houses – Martin Wicks
"Private finance is not the salvation of any public service, be it housing or the NHS."
The Government should end support for Tory “affordable rent” policy – Labour Campaign for Council Housing
Affordable rent was introduced as part of Tory austerity, allowing social rent to be charged at up to 80% of market rent.
How, and why, did the Labour leadership prevent a debate on council housing?
"The lack of housing is such a fertile source of human misery."
Retrofit For the Future: Labour’s Missed Opportunity?
“If properly implemented, retrofitting can help lower energy bills, create warm and comfortable homes, contribute to a fairer, more sustainable future, create high-skilled green jobs & boost economic growth.”
Above inflation rent increase won’t resolve the council housing financial crisis
Martin Wicks of the Labour Campaign for Council Housing calls for a rethink on rent rises.
Don’t rely on the Market to Deliver Housebuilding Goals – Ian Lavery MP
Ian Lavery MP urges government not to rely on construction industry's profit priorities to deliver on targets.
Labour’s Planning Reforms: A Step Backwards
Peter Latham picks apart the government's proposals on planning.
The Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures
Pat Turnbull examines the roots of Britain's housing crisis and considers the prospects for serious measures to address it.