Speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative Party
conference Mr Gove hinted at the possibility of new incentives for social
landlords to improve their stock. He told delegates “The quality of social
housing, particularly in some parts of the country, remains scandalously poor. That
there are people who are living in conditions which are overcrowded, there are
people living in conditions affected by damp and other factors.” He remarked
that “we do need to look at the condition of social housing, and the way in
which we can make sure that there is a proper incentivisation for those who are
social housing providers both to improve stock and to increase numbers”. Read
more on Inside Housing.
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