Housing
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Councils face possible government intervention over local plans
Three English councils are being threatened with intervention as housing secretary Sajid Javid claims leaders have failed to develop local plans. -
Ministers shortlist 44 areas for housing projects in funding pledge
The government has announced its shortlist for £4.1bn of Housing Infrastructure Fund cash and unveiled housing investments. -
Prime minister’s warning to local councils to approve more homes faces backlash
Theresa May has faced criticism after she called on councils and developers to do more in approving and constructing homes. -
Scottish Government affordable homes target for 2021 in reach
A new report into the state of Scottish housing has stated the government's target of 50,000 affordable homes by 2021 is in reach. -
Metro mayors call for government backing to help get city regions building
Five city mayors have signed a letter to the prime minister calling for more financial backing in a bid to help get regions building more. -
UK councils awarded £45m to unlock land for thousands of new homes
Housing minister Dominic Raab said the money will help unlock council-owned land to support the building of 7,280 homes. -
Brownfield sites have the capacity for one million homes, research reveals
The CPRE has called on the government to ensure less green belt land is taken up for housing developments when brownfield sites are available. -
Government allocates £866m for 133 council-led housing projects
As many as 200,000 homes are set to get off the ground after the government allocated £866m to councils for projects. -
Will Hammond’s housebuilding promises make a difference?
Will the chancellor's budget last year lead to a much-needed increase in UK house building? -
Government must build nature-friendly homes, says Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts has called on the government to put the natural environment at the heart of planning moving forward.