This morning, we published our Annual Statutory Homelessness statistics for the financial year 2023-24. It gives a high-level picture of homelessness in England and an analysis of the ways local authorities help prevent homelessness and provide support, including the use …
Yesterday (19th September), we published the August Building Safety Remediation data which received some national coverage. The Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail have run straight coverage of the data, noting that there has been a rise in the number of buildings that …
There has been widespread coverage of the government’s announcement this week that four devolution agreements will progress in Hull and East Yorkshire, Greater Lincolnshire, Lancashire, and Devon and Torbay. Subject to parliamentary approval and local consent, the devolution agreements will …
The Deputy Prime Minister and Mayor of London announced plans this week to transform Oxford Street. The Mayor believes his proposals would turn Oxford Street into a more attractive and thriving modern retail and leisure destination attracting more tourists, increasing …
The New Towns Taskforce held its first meeting this week in the post-war new town of Milton Keynes. At the meeting, it was confirmed eight industry experts now have a seat at the table alongside Chair, Sir Michael Lyons, and …
Last week we introduced our Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament. This landmark reform is set to be the biggest overhaul to the private rented sector for over 30 years, delivering new and stronger protections for tenants. There has been widespread …
There has been widespread media reporting this week on the future of the Right to Buy scheme. We have no plans to abolish Right to Buy but instead we are reviewing the scheme more widely, which includes looking at eligibility …
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said: “Today is a day for the bereaved, the survivors, residents in the immediate community and a day for remembering the 72 innocent people who lost their lives. Children, families, friends and neighbours who died …
There has been positive media coverage today about the Government’s launch of the New Homes Accelerator, which will work to speed up the delivery of large housing sites and drive economic growth across every part of the country. National papers …
There has been coverage in the media this week following a letter sent by the Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to local leaders in Cambridge. The letter confirms that Greater Cambridge has a vital role in kickstarting economic growth across the …