A new campaign is being set up to stop the “bias” against
veterans getting council housing. Former housing minister Grant Shapps is the founder of
the group, called Homes for Heroes Foundation, aiming to ensure the best housing is available
to veterans within the next four years, to coincide with 100 years since the
original homes for heroes Housing Act was passed. The investigation into the
campaign will find council housing priority is given to those with a strong
local connection to the area and on the council waiting list. The campaign
evidence suggests there could be a failing to apply statutory government
guidance on prioritising veterans on social housing waiting lists. Read more on 24dash.
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