Housing

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In ‘divided’ times, housing is more important than ever

The role of the housing sector is ‘more important than ever’, the chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) said today as she opened the organisation’s annual conference in Manchester.

Housing

Islington in affordable homes victory

Communities Housing

After Grenfell: tenant empowerment and the end of cities as markets

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Proactive approach to housing: 15 minutes with Michelle Lowe

Housing

Grenfell Tower tragedy: a catalyst for improved social housing

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Election fallout: where now for communities and local government?

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‘Shady’ developers blamed for affordable housing shortage

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Colchester looks to launch housing company

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Councils build homes again as the crisis deepens

A survey of UK local authorities has found that 98% have significant housing need, with many taking matters into their own hands. Paul O’Brien, chief executive of APSE, who commissioned the research, reveals the councils who are innovating to solve the housing crisis

There is a plethora of academic literature supporting the importance of decent homes to build resilient, healthy communities, deliver better educational outcomes and create the conditions to support stable employment.