THINK TANK CALLS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE NEW ROLE IN SHAPING HOUSING
Local government must take a leading role to generate solutions that blend new and old buildings to create sustainable mixed communities. This is the key message from the New Local Government Network in a new pamphlet ‘Where should housing policy go next?’ It argues that the key to addressing problems in housing policy rests with local authorities and how effectively they co-operate with resident and community groups and private construction firms. The pamphlet places communities at the heart of the planning process and recognises that efficient use of available land, whether for new development or regeneration will be critical to addressing current and future housing needs.
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