This report, produced by over 100 council landlords from across England, outlines a comprehensive plan to secure the future of council housing. It identifies the challenges facing council housing, including financial strain, policy instability, and the need for significant investment in existing and new housing. The report offers five key solutions: (1) Establishing a new sustainable Housing Revenue Account (HRA) model to stabilize finances, (2) Reforming the Right to Buy policy to reduce stock loss, (3) Removing red tape on funding to improve housing delivery, (4) Ensuring council homes meet modern quality and safety standards, and (5) Increasing the supply of new council homes to meet rising demand. The report highlights the need for a long-term partnership between local councils and the central government, particularly regarding funding and policy reforms. The solutions presented are designed to address the significant £2.2 billion financial deficit expected by 2028, ensure the provision of quality homes for vulnerable communities, and create a pathway for future housing development. The authors emphasize that without immediate intervention, council housing will face severe challenges, impacting millions of people who rely on affordable, secure homes.
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- United Kingdom
Table of Contents
- Foreword 3
- Executive summary 4
- Introduction 12
- Chapter 13
- The case for council housing 13
- Chapter 17
- The need for a new settlement for council housing 17
- Chapter 24
- Our five solutions to secure council housing 24
- Establish a new fair and sustainable HRA model 25
- Put the plug back in – reform Right to Buy 28
- Remove red tape on existing funding 29
- Ensuring existing council homes are good quality 31
- Delivering new and replacement council homes 37
- Conclusion 44
- References 45