Naushabah Khan, Member of Parliament for Gillingham and Rainham and member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, sets out the national issue of out-of-borough temporary accommodation, and what Labour can do to address this.| Red Brick
Dr Darren Paffey, Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen, lays out the previous Government's failures in tackling the building safety crisis and what Labour is doing to grips with this pressing issue.| Red Brick
The UK has a housing crisis. After 14 years of failed Tory government, the symptoms of this crisis will be all-too-familiar to so many of our constituents. From skyrocketing rents to unaffordable homes, the housing shortage is having a huge impact, and this Government has rightly prioritised addressing this.| Red Brick
Following the Spending Review earlier this summer, the affordable housing sector has been invigorated by a sense of security, which has allowed us to look more confidently towards future investments and our commitment to tackling the housing crisis. This, in turn, has reopened discussions around Section 106 agreements (S106) and their key role in ensuring that the Government meets its ambitious target of delivering 1.5m new homes this Parliament.| Red Brick
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive of L&Q, calls on developers to work more closely with affordable housing providers to ensure that homes built through Section 106 are fit for purpose. The post We need to talk about Section 106… again appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
For Labour to make political hay from its housing achievements, it must focus directly addressing the cost of living and vested interests in housing.| Red Brick
At time of writing the reformed National Planning Policy Framework has been published making clear Labour’s intention to move full steam ahead to get as many homes built as possible. As Ed Miliband likes to say, the Government needs to “move fast and build things”. The Government has been equally ambitious on the energy side; GB Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and lifting the ban on onshore wind are all hugely welcome steps. It is clear that ambition is not something holding the Gover...| Red Brick
When it comes to improving people’s lives through better quality housing, the housing sector working in partnership with government has a record to be proud of. Since introducing the first Decent Homes Standard in 2000, more than three million homes have been improved to meet standards in decency, including more than one million social homes. […] The post Working together, government and the housing sector can build on our proud record of improving the quality of people’s homes appeared...| Red Brick
Since becoming Chief Executive of Riverside, I have been travelling the length and breadth of the country visiting the homes we provide and the amazing difference our care and support services make. Every day we see our services not only improve but turn people’s lives around and are a genuine lifeline for people. We know […] The post Now is the time for the government to show its commitment for more supported housing appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
Branwen Evans, Group Director of Policy at Places for People, calls for a joined-up approach by the housing sector on tackling domestic abuse.| Red Brick
As the general election approaches, a new generation of MPs appears on the horizon to take the mantle of solving the country’s greatest crises.| Red Brick
The UK housing crisis has often been framed as a problem of supply, with the conversation frequently reduced to a question of how many homes can we build and how quickly. I would argue, that when we talk about social and affordable housing, the discussion should go far deeper. Building homes is not just about […] The post Social and Affordable Housing: An Engine for Economic Growth, Resilience and Social Value appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
Rachel Blake, Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster, sets out the Government's progress in kickstarting a new generation of social homes, and looks to what more can be done to accelerate advancements in this key area. The post Labour’s first year in Government has kickstarted a generational uplift in social housebuilding appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
Training skilled professionals will be essential to ensuring that Labour’s 1.5 million homes are of the quality homebuyers expect.| Red Brick
In my role with Homeless Link, I am fortunate enough to visit homelessness support and prevention services all over the country. And each visit reinforces two twin beliefs. Firstly, our country faces a homelessness emergency. Secondly – but just as important – homelessness organisations (many of them amongst the 750+ Homeless Link members), with tens […] The post Breaking the Cycle: The route out of crisis, and towards a country free from homelessness appeared first on Red Brick.| Red Brick
Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking, lays out how the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill will help to address the housing crisis.| Red Brick
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As the Labour government heads into its second year a niggling worry is beginning to grow. To date no senior Labour figure has clearly and publicly articulated that the housing and climate crises are intertwined.| Red Brick
Paul Brannen lays out how the Government's plans for housing should factor in construction with timber to mitigate the environmental impact of construction.| Red Brick
Ben Twomey, Chief Executive of Generation Rent, argues that a lack of measures on affordability in the Renters' Rights Bill will hamper attempts to reduce the cost of renting.| Red Brick
Lauren Edwards, Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood and Chair of the APPG for Skills, Careers and Employment, sets out how Labour's active skills policy in construction can help to generate the jobs and prosperity needed to beat populism.| Red Brick
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, and Co-Chair of the New Towns Network, looks back at Labour's achievements with New Towns and sets out their potential under this Government.| Red Brick
Tom Arey, director at PfP Thrive, lays out the challenges faced by organisations aiming to address the skills shortages in housing and what can be done to attract more people to the sector.| Red Brick
City building specialist Simon Barrow lays out what government, employers and educators need to do to address the skills shortage in construction.| Red Brick
Paul Brannen, Confederation of Timber Industries and former MEP 2014-19, lays out the potential for building with timber to have significant environmental benefits with no costs to the Treasury.| Red Brick
Special Development Orders in the Town and Country Planning Act not only show zoning of the past but also look to the potential of the future.| Red Brick
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Labour Housing Group Vice-Chair Alison Inman writes on the King's Speech, the changes since the last time Labour was able to deliver a programme in government, and the hope ahead for housing.| Red Brick
Rachael Williamson, Head of policy and external affairs at Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) lays out what the next government could do in its first 100 days to tackle the housing crisis.| Red Brick
As the general election approaches, a new generation of MPs appears on the horizon to take the mantle of solving the country’s greatest crises. Every new and returning Labour MP will bring a wealth of experience and specialisms to help in their area of interest, along with to represent their constituents more broadly. But we […]| Red Brick
