Ellie Ames 10 September 2024

Affordable housing at risk in cash-strapped council areas

Affordable housing at risk in cash-strapped council areas image
Image: Irene Miller / Shutterstock.com

Half of the councils most impacted by austerity have not built any affordable homes using contributions from private developers since 2010, a think-tank has revealed.

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) found that just 44 affordable homes were built with developer contributions across the 10 local authority areas hit hardest by real-terms funding cuts since 2010.

Five of the 10 councils – Bolsover, Burnley, Thanet, Hastings and Pendle – did not build any affordable homes supported by developer contributions in that time.

The CLES argued that councils needed sufficient funding to give planning teams the capacity to get the best outcomes in terms of affordability, net zero and local economic benefits for their communities.

CLES chief executive Sarah Longlands said: ‘Planners are not the enemy of growth: they know and understand their local economic context and can ensure that growth delivers effectively for our communities, but to do that we must give them the respect and support that they deserve.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Pre-School/Nursery Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £13.00 per hour
Pre-School/Nursery AssistantPermanent, Part Time£13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified

Essex County Council
Up to £13.00 per hour
Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 QualifiedPermanent, Part Time£13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Trading Standards Project Officer - Tobacco and Vapes

Essex County Council
£26601.0000 - £31295.0000 per annum
Trading Standards Project Officer - Tobacco and VapesFixed Term, Full Time£26,601 to £31,295 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Social Care Worker - WMF2272e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£34,434 - £35,412
We have an exciting opportunity, for a passionate, enthusiastic person Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Apprenticeships & Intermediate Labour Market Coordinator

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
Create real opportunities for local people and help shape a fairer future. As an Apprenticeships and Intermediate Labour Market Coordinator, you'll wo England, London, City of London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Linkedin Banner