We have been working with local authorities that want to bring a commitment to deliver truly affordable housing into their Housing Strategy. But what does ‘truly affordable housing’ mean?
The lifting of the housing revenue account debt cap will only boost housing numbers effectively if councils combine the new flexibility with existing models such as housing companies.
Against a backdrop of continuing funding constraints, increasing demand and raised customer expectations we believe local authorities need to take action now. We have identified four key interventions to ensure survival in the next decade.