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In FocusUK Design Capital of the Year: How York is becoming a beacon for heritage revival
York’s example shows how a city with a proud history is using careful regeneration, low-carbon design and brownfield development to prove heritage can be a springboard for renewal
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In FocusUK Design Capital of the Year: How Bradford’s regeneration is driving its revival
Alex Funk takes a closer look at her home city and explores the projects, policies and partnerships driving its transformation that have made it a contender for this year’s award
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CommentThe Nature Restoration Fund - a viable way to meet environmental obligations?
The government’s plan is intended to allow developers to pay into a fund instead of directly delivering mitigation works. Sophie Henwood looks at its chances of success and finds it is anything but straightforward
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In FocusCould a Reform government really force ‘foreign nationals’ from their social homes?
Largely overlooked amid a historic by-election campaign, Nigel Farage’s latest policy announcement is one of the party’s most extreme measures. But could it actually be done? And what would be its impact? Daniel Gayne looks into it.
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CommentWhy community matters in the housing debate
The housing sector often talks about numbers of units developed but at its heart housing is about whether a community feels like home, writes Elly Hoult
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NewsRegulator of Social Housing launches evaluation of consumer regulation changes two years on
Impact of new regime to be assessed by research consortium in two-year project
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CommentWe must tackle the tax and regulatory burdens on developers to boost housebuilding in London
Building new homes reduces housing costs, boosts productivity and generates jobs. We should let housebuilders get on and build, writes Chris Weaton
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NewsHousing Today and G15 call for increased devolution of funding in latest report
The recommendation is among 10 ideas outlined in annual State of the Capital report
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CommentAn extension of cash in lieu of affordable housing could unlock sites but it must be used carefully
The draft NPPF proposes making it easier to use off-site sums instead of providing on-site affordable homes on medium-sized sites. Chris Green weighs up the pros and cons
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NewsThe Chartered Institute of Housing publishes annual UK Housing Review
Annual in-depth report now available as a free download
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CommentCould standard section 106 templates speed up delivery?
A committee of MPs has called for national standardised section 106 templates. Pete Canavan assesses what impact this could have
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In FocusInside West Yorkshire’s quiet renaissance: A regional deep dive into the forces transforming its cities
Devolution is giving Leeds, Bradford and the surrounding local authorities the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Joey Gardiner profiles West Yorkshire, its funding streams, community priorities, key clients and active consultants
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In FocusA new era for regeneration: Housing Forum’s Alex Notay on funding models, patient capital and the future of placemaking
As pressures mount across planning, funding and delivery, new Housing Forum CEO and Regen Connect advisory panellist Alex Notay outlines why the sector must step beyond traditional silos to unlock regeneration at scale. Carl Brown reports
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NewsOBR predicts net additions to housing stock will fall to 220,000 next year
Body forecasts 1.3m additions in UK from 2025/26 to 2029/30, casting doubt on ability of government to hit 1.5m homes target for England
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NewsHousing Today announces panel of experts to inform its Regen Connect coverage
Advisers to help inform Housing Today’s focus on regional regeneration as part of year-long campaign
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CommentCollaborate early, stay flexible and think programmatically: how to ensure SAHP bids accelerate delivery
The bidding for the government’s £39bn flagship affordable homes funding programme opens next Tuesday. Tony Woods looks at what tends to work in bids.
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CommentHousing associations must be at the centre of the government’s homelessness strategy
The government’s new plan fails to mention the role of registered providers in homelessness prevention through tenancy sustainment. But they have a key role to play, writes Mel Barrett
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NewsHousing Today launches Regen Connect campaign focused on new era of regional regeneration
New series delivering deep insight into the policies, funding and local partnerships shaping urban renewal, and leading up to Building the Future Live Conference in October
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CommentWhere is the digital planning revolution?
The potential for using technology to improve planning is huge, but progress is slow. Paul Smith explains what needs to happen to speed things up.
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NewsSector reacts as MHCLG announces new social housing taskforce and changes to section 106 and HRAs
Details of rent convergence expected later today as part of affordable housing package