Today, deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, set out the new government's house building plans. The secretary of state for housing, communities and local government announced a series of housing reforms to overhaul planning rules and bring back mandatory housing targets to build new social homes. Gavin Smart, chief executive of Chartered Institute of Housing commented: 🗣 “Today’s announcement is a welcome recognition and action by new government to make sure everyone has a decent, affordable place to call home. Placing social housing as central to its long term plan for housing, introducing clear housing targets and wider planning reform are much needed solid, steps towards addressing the housing crisis.” You can find out more and read Gavin's full reaction on our website ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eTvEm6fZ We will be producing a member briefing with further detail from today's announcement in the upcoming days.
