All Policy articles – Page 21
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NewsGove lowers proposed second staircase threshold to 18m
Introduction of policy in London earlier this year saw host of schemes shelved
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NewsAffordable housing to make up a quarter of institution-owned homes by 2025
JLL says numbers of homes built by ‘for profit’ providers to double to nearly 60,000
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News‘Landmark’ Social Housing (Regulation) Act becomes law
Legislation to overhaul consumer regulation in social housing receives Royal Assent
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NewsParliamentarians launch review of how to improve section 106 system
New inquiry focusing on improving existing system of developer contributions not government’s planned Infrastructure Levy
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CommentSix years on from Grenfell and real change is finally happening
Following the sixth anniversary of Grenfell last month, Andrew Mellor reflects on building safety progress so far and finds much positivity - although many firms still have a long way to go
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NewsHelp to Buy scheme ends after funding new homes worth £110bn
Official figures show the scheme supported 390,000 house purchases
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NewsWeston founder predicts 40% national housebuilding drop
Bob Weston predicts steep fall in output over the next 12 months
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NewsCIH calls for social energy tariff to boost decarbonisation
Institute says idea being considered by ministers would boost social housing providers’ net zero and maintenance efforts as well as helping residents
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CommentWindrush offers us the inspiration we need to tackle the housing crisis
75 years on, we need to rediscover the spirit of Windrush, which showed the crucial role housing can play in society, writes Geeta Nanda
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NewsDLUHC admits handing £1.9bn of housing funds back to Treasury
Gove’s department says affordable homes cash can be re-profiled but £1.2bn of Help to Buy funds lost
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NewsCambridge ‘not consulted’ on 250,000-home growth plan
Sunday Times says University city earmarked by DLUHC for ‘Silicon Valley’-style expansion
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NewsPrime minister and Gove working on new nutrients crisis plan
Possible amendments to Levelling Up Bill could allow building work to start on the basis of future improvements
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NewsScheme to ban fire safety laggard developers comes into force
Gove brings regulations for ‘Responsible Actors Scheme’ into effect ahead of summer launch
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CommentLadder of engagement: why we must aim for true citizen partnership in planning
The government is working with 45 local planning authorities to pilot online communication methods around planning. Ben Derbyshire explains why he is hopeful of positive change.
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NewsGovernment delays planning policy reforms
Michael Gove signals new NPPF rules won’t be introduced until the autumn
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NewsMore than 200 SME housebuilders plead with Sunak to stop ‘devastating’ the industry
Firms sign letter calling for PM to change course on housing policy to save their businesses
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NewsMP brands Environment Agency's uncertainty on nutrients crisis ‘unacceptable’
Former housing secratary says lack of Environment Agency timeframe to sort nutrient neutrality requires urgent government action
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NewsFixing poor housing would bring £135bn in societal benefits, says BRE
New research sets out health and economic benefits of action to improve poor housing
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NewsHousebuilder CG Fry loses landmark nutrients case
Lawyer says firm is considering appeal to supreme court
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CommentLord Kerslake: ‘The sector has lost a supremely powerful voice’
The untimely death of former Homes and Communities Agency boss and Peabody chair Lord Kerslake has left the housing sector poorer, says Joey Gardiner