District Councils Building Homes At ‘Considerable’ Pace

More homes are being built and planned for by more district councils in more places as a result of the lifting of the Housing Revenue Account cap, a new report reveals. And additional freedoms for non-stock holding councils could accelerate plans still further, the District Council’s Network (DCN) says. A DCN survey was commissioned to show that building plans are already advancing for a third of stock holding districts. The survey shows no councils are standing still, as the remaining two-thirds embark on plans to increase the supply of new homes, but that they need more powers and resources to effectively manage local housing markets. Read more on 24housing.

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