‘Record’ numbers in temporary accommodation
The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England rose 89 per cent over the past decade to 104,000 households at the end of March 2023 – the highest figures since records began in 1998.
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Pressure remains on public services
The Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement on 22 November, setting out plans to support businesses and get more people into work, and to invest in infrastructure and levelling up.
New homes standards ‘could cost £18m’
Research by the LGA has found councils in England could face an extra £18 million to deal with new housing standards.
Concerns raised on homeless Afghans
The LGA and councils continue to raise significant concerns around Afghan families presenting as homeless, with thousands due to be evicted from hotels in late July and August.
Call for ‘step change’ in council housebuilding
Every area in England should be handed a new local housing deal by 2025 that combines funding from multiple national housing programmes into a single pot to spark a “generational step change” in council housebuilding.
Labour focuses on housing and devolution
Labour will “take the housing crisis head on” and deliver on devolution if it forms the next government.
Significant budget savings with drone roof surveys
Drones offer significant savings on traditional property surveys, and these are likely to be even higher when factoring in the reduced nuisance to residents.
Funding for resettling new arrivals
The Government has launched a second round of funding for councils to help resettle new arrivals to the UK and reduce the risk of homelessness.