Council Plan to Build Thousands of New Homes Every Year

Croydon Council has announced bold plans to build up to 2,000 new homes each year. With more than 9,000 households already on its housing register, and managing a sharp increase in homelessness, the council has seen the supply of private rented accommodation reduce significantly. Croydon’s population is predicted to increase by 38,000 over the next 20 years, bringing the number of people living in the borough to 400,000. Read more on 24dash.