All Comment articles – Page 3
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CommentPlanning reform in the year ahead – a lot to do but the signs are promising
Paul Smith describes the current planning reform landscape and finds positivity in the government’s general direction of travel
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CommentWhy the sector needs to engage more with ‘the other regulator’
Ofgem is set to play a much bigger role in housing than ever before. Matthew Scott and Megan Hinch explain why
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CommentHow supporting small charities is helping Hyde better understand its communities
The Hyde Charitable Trust has ramped up its funding for local charities amid a tough operating environment for the third sector. But, writes Katherine Rodgers, it’s not just about the money.
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CommentLocal communities can mistrust CGIs if they appear unrealistic
Residents and other stakeholders are forced to rely on visual representations of planned schemes when forming opinions. It is crucial they send the right message, writes Vasilena Bocheva
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CommentPatchless working but retaining a local link - the best of both worlds in housing management
Troy Francis has been promoted to the role of executive director for operations at Southern Housing. He here explains how the G15 landlord’s revamped operating model will work
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CommentHousebuilders and government must work together to solve the skills conundrum
Ensuring we have sufficient skills to build 1.5m homes is a daunting challenge, but there is hope on the horizon, writes David Thomas
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CommentChange of focus, elevation of skills and use of tech: how building control must modernise post-Grenfell
Building control is being overhauled following Grenfell. Denise Chevin looks at what changes need to be made
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CommentTackling harassment of frontline housing staff
The Employment Rights Bill will introduce a new requirement to make employers liable for third-party harassment of employees. Karen Bates explains what social landlords must do to protect frontline staff.
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CommentThe top five challenges for housing delivery in 2025
A stuttering economy combined with skills shortages and ramped-up housebuilding targets has put the sector on course for a challenging 2025, writes Sian Webster
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CommentPutting children and young people at the heart of housing design
Dinah Bornat explores how housing design can better meet the needs of younger generations
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CommentThe strengths and weaknesses of the new consumer code on shared ownership
Eight housing providers are trialling a new code aimed at improving the experience of shared owners. But asks Ruth Barnes, will it have teeth?
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CommentWhy people-centred regeneration is the key to reviving our towns
It is time for the government to focus on ‘thriving towns for a revived nation’ writes Ben Derbyshire
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CommentFurther regulatory requirements without support for the social housing sector would be counter-productive
As the prime minister looks for ideas to improve growth, Ian McDermott warns about the consequences of increasingly complex regulation
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CommentLooking ahead to 2025: positivity about government’s housing ambitions, but will it all come together?
The new Labour government has made welcome announcements to boost housing supply, writes Rachael Williamson. But will the necessary investment, skills and capacity coalesce quickly enough?
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Comment2025 can be the year we make significant strides in addressing the housing crisis
The coming 12 months should be a big year for housing with opportunities for creating positive change, writes Elly Hoult
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CommentRayner’s remediation race: can speed be achieved without compromising safety or quality?
Andrew Mellor examines the government’s latest plan to accelerate building remediation
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CommentIf we don’t address the skills crisis Starmer’s 1.5m homes drive will be undermined
There are many challenges that could prevent the government from meeting its housing delivery goals, the lack of skills is one and should not be overlooked, writes Sam Knight
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CommentThe new NPPF: the time for waiting is over
There is much to like in the updated planning guidance but ministers should demand new housing targets are delivered sooner rather than later, writes Paul Smith
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CommentUrban extensions have more potential to grow housing numbers than new settlements
As the government looks to new towns to help boost housing supply, Jon Neale points out that in the past they have not been a significant contributor
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CommentTargeted funding and the right tenure mix: how to ensure the NPPF can deliver the housing we need
New Savills research shows 187,000 affordable homes are needed per year. Lydia McLaren and Steve Partridge explain how this could be achieved