The government has been working towards its target of increasing the supply of housing to 240,000 additional homes per year by 2016. How far can sustainable home-ownership be increased while demand continues to exceed supply? Can social housing fill the gap?
Housing Minister Brandon Lewis explains house building levels have reached their highest levels since 2007, but there is still an acute need for more homes, especially in London.
The government have set out key areas for action:
- Planning Simplification to allow for swift conversion
- Housing zones on brownfield sites across the country to increase housing supply
- £200 million of recoverable investment funding for housing zones in England outside of London
- Improving quality and quantity in the rented sector
Today we will explore how we can support the need for growth by creating communities not building houses. How can we create future cities that continue to grow while nurturing the vulnerable and disadvantaged and the natural environment?
Why attend?
By attending this important policy briefing, delegates will receive an update on the current priorities in this key area, hear from experts in the field and network with peers and stakeholders working within and alongside the sector.
Who should attend?
Delegates will be drawn from local authorities, housing associations, RSLs, social services, voluntary sector, energy and construction industry, trade unions, environmental groups, think tanks, businesses and employers, regional development agencies, local strategic partnerships, local, NGOs, housing organisations, academia and legal & voluntary including: directors of housing, directors of social services, heads of policy, head of family services, head of housing needs, supporting people teams, housing and community directors, prevention and option managers, housing strategy officers, housing supply officers, housing providers, mental health advisors and all those with an interest in the housing agenda. Public, Private and third Sector.