The Housing Forum has been very pleased to see housing taking a prominent role in Labour’s recent announcements including the ambitious housing targets, commitment to much-needed social housing and promised investment in decarbonisation.
We share Labour’s ambitions and this article sets out what we believe is needed to achieve them. It draws on our own Manifesto for Housing 2024, which was produced with the cross-sector expertise of The Housing Forum’s members and board.
What are the challenges and opportunities for reducing embodied carbon?
The latest Housing Forum Decarbonisation & Sustainability Forum saw experts gather from across the housing sector with a specific focus on embodied carbon.
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Implementing the new Biodiversity Net Gain regime and the 10% uplift
On 8 July, speakers from across the housing sector discussed the latest changes in Biodiversity Net Gain and the new rules requiring a 10% uplift in sites’ biodiversity scores with new planning applications.
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THF looking forward to working with the new government
The Housing Forum would like to congratulate Keir Starmer as the new Prime Minister and looks forward to working with his government as they deliver their ambitions on housing.
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Applications open for the Futures Network 2024/5
Applications are open to join our 2024/5 cohort of the Futures Network, with applications closing on 12 July.
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The Housing Forum celebrates 25 years
Today The Housing Forum is delighted to mark its 25th anniversary, with a look back to some of our greatest achievements and a look ahead to what is to come.
Baxi Heating, PPS CHP Plant Room
What our members say
‘We believe that The Housing Forum’s Manifesto of ‘a quality home for all’ has never been more true. An important aspect of this includes safe, efficient, affordable heat for all. Baxi Heating has joined The Housing Forum to share ideas and best practice to help meet this manifesto. We’d like to share and collaborate with the other member organisations to help The Housing Forum realise this aim’
Baxi Heating
British Gypsum, Newham, Installation of Gyproc Habito
What our members say
‘We joined The Housing Forum to collaborate with other members who are looking to improve the quality of the homes they provide and share experiences of how this can be achieved. We want to challenge existing thinking and practices in the industry about what better really means and could look like.’
British Gypsum
What our members say
Image: Switch2, Plant Room
What our members say
‘As specialists in energy saving and cost and carbon reduction solutions for the district heating and community heating market, Switch2 appreciates the opportunity to engage with cross-sector housing professionals and to have an opportunity to share best practice and our experience and expertise.’
Switch2
Featured image: Network Homes, Kilburn Quarter
What our members say
‘To join in the conversation with the 150 + established Housing Forum members and to take an active role in the forums which share best practice and address the challenges of the housing sector’
Sovereign Network Group
Metropolitan Thames Valley, RAF Brampton
What our members say
‘MTVH joined the Housing Forum to connect with cross-sector leaders from across the housing supply chain, keep ahead of the curve with industry-leading insights and take advantage of opportunities to influence policy and best practice.’
Metropolitan Thames Valley
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