Councils face objections to accessible homes

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched objections against councils bidding to boost the building accessible homes. This week, 24housing reported research by Abode Impact revealing that in the private rented sector alone four in five are currently living in a home that fails to fully meet their needs as a wheelchair user, while 91% have experienced barriers to accessing the sector. HBF says councils have a responsibility to ensure housing plans are viable and not subject to a ‘blanket’ approach. Read more on 24housing.
https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/councils-face-objections-to-accessible-homes/