Housing

North East likely to miss Labour’s housebuilding target by more than 13,000 homes, report warns

The North East is likely to miss the Government’s housebuilding targets by more than 13,000 homes, according to a new report. Analysis by the Centre...

Almost 4,000 incidents of no entry for council house repairs prompts calls to charge for repeated cases

Council tenants refusing access into their homes for repairs is creating a “significant impact” on the Gateshead Council’s housing staff. According to a council report,...

Residents urge council to limit mixed-use homes in Darlington amid growing concerns over safety and community impact

Concerned residents have called for a curb on the number of mixed-use homes in Darlington. Council leaders have been urged to introduce new rules to...

Kirklees Council performs worst for overall tenant satisfaction in West Yorkshire, new survey shows

Kirklees Council has the worst scores for overall tenant satisfaction out of all the major social housing providers in West Yorkshire. The Regulator of Social...

New report calls for culturally sensitive, age-friendly housing solutions for older people

A new government-backed report titled Our Future Homes: Housing that Promotes Wellbeing and Community for an Ageing Population has highlighted the urgent need for...

Sadiq Khan’s plan for rent-controlled homes could save ‘key workers’ up to £600 per month on rent

Sadiq Khan’s plan to build thousands of rent-controlled homes could save ‘key workers’ in London up to £600 per month on their rent, according...

Affordable housing in London plummet 88%, with some boroughs starting just one new home in a year

The number of affordable homes started in London has fallen 88 per cent, new statistics have revealed, with some boroughs starting just one new...

Plans approved for 53 new homes in County Durham town to boost local housing and economy

Dozens of new homes will be built in a County Durham town after councillors approved plans. A proposal by Gleeson Homes to build 53 houses...

Debate over cricket ball strikes could delay major residential development in Bradford

A debate over the velocity of balls being hit by batsmen at a local cricket club could delay a major housing development. In 2021 a...

Council set to bid for energy efficiency cash for hundreds of homes

Gateshead Council is poised to bid for extra cash to help make hundreds of homes more energy efficient. Gateshead Council bosses have been recommended to...

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