Millions of working people will no longer be able to
afford somewhere decent to live by 2024 and will need access to some type of
affordable housing, new research published by the Local Government Association
warns. The LGA is calling on new ministers to take urgent steps so councils can
resume their historic role as a major builder of new homes and help tackle the
nation's deepening housing crisis. It warns the economic uncertainty caused by
Brexit and a widespread and growing demand for affordable homes - including for
social and affordable rent - makes it even more important for councils to be
handed greater powers to build new homes.
Read more on the LGA website.
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