Budget 2020: LGA Responds To Housing Announcements

Responding to the Budget Cllr David Renard, the LGA’s housing spokesman, said: “Investment in the Affordable Homes Programme is a positive step, but it is vital the programme is re-focussed towards building homes for social rent. We are also pleased the Government acted to cut the interest rates for investment in social housing. It is good the Government has announced further funding to get people sleeping rough off the streets and into safe and warm accommodation. With over two thirds of councils spending more than they planned to on tackling homelessness, it is vital the Government follows this with long-term funding for homeless prevention in the Spending Review.” Read more on the LGA website.

https://www.local.gov.uk/budget-2020-lga-responds-housing-announcements