Councils 'should consider developer jvs' to solve housing crisis

Sheffield Housing's Birchlands development

Councils looking to build more homes yet who lack the in-house expertise shouldn’t back away from linking up with developers, according to Sheffield Housing director John Clephan.

Councils looking to build more homes yet who lack the in-house expertise shouldn’t back away from linking up with developers, according to Sheffield Housing director John Clephan.

Formed in 2011, Sheffield Housing is a venture between the city’s council, housebuilder Keepmoat and housing association Great Places Housing Group and plans to build 2,000 homes over a 15 year period.

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