Government has committed to scheme to “financially
reward” councils to build more homes. Councils will continue to get funding
rewards for building new homes. In a bid to “incentivise housing growth” the government
has revealed the funding in a package of measures for local authorities. Also
set out in the settlement is £1.5bn for adult and children’s social care. Read
more on 24housing.
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