The challenging housing situation in the country will be improved if councils have greater involvement, according to a new report from the Local Government Association and the Homes and Communities Agency.
Thirty-three housing associations, local authorities and other providers are set to deliver around 600 new traveller pitches, as the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) confirmed successful organisations for traveller pitch funding today.
Work is under way on a £26million scheme to regenerate a derelict site in Tower Hamlets, east London, which will deliver new homes and community facilities including a church, hospital, commercial space, children’s play area and public open space.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that Julian Ashby, deputy chairman of the Tenant Services Authority, has been appointed chairman-designate to the Regulation Committee of the Homes and Communities Agency.
Targets for affordable housing delivery over the next four years, and a planned approach to contribute to economic growth and meet local priorities have been set out by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) today.
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has published a list of all its land and property assets categorised by local authority area, type of asset, size and address, as part of its commitment to the government's transparency agenda.
