Find out more about the most important topics to you and your organisation in the 3 key themes available to explore:
• Housing Supply
• Building Safety & Existing Stock
• Decarbonisation
Reports
Housing Supply
CEO Forum | Public Sector Bodies Approaches’ to Temporary Accommodation Strategies
Land and development partnerships with local councils bring housing schemes into use quickly and relieve the rising cost of temporary accommodation. As a long standing partner with Cardiff City Council, Wates were approached by the Council to provide accommodation solutions initially for Ukrainian refugees.
Housing Supply
Development and regeneration at Thamesmead | Insight report
Our third Development Partnership Forum in 2023 took place at The Nest – a community centre at the heart of Thamesmead – and covered the latest development and regeneration plans at Thamesmead including plans for the next phase of the Masterplan. A walking tour was included to see the latest housing and cultural additions.
Housing Supply
Councils Network 2023 Autumn Conference Insight Report
The second Housing Forum Councils Network conference of the year took place against a backdrop of a stagnated housing market, high interest rates and an incredibly tough development market.
Housing Supply
Insight Report | Spotlight on Later Living
Providing people with better options for housing in later life, which fit their needs and give a sense of community will further support them to live well for much longer.
Housing Supply
Development and regeneration in Coventry and the midlands
Our 2nd Development Partnership Forum in 2023 was with Hill Group focusing on the housing led regeneration of Coventry City. The shared approach between the City Council and Hill is set to accelerate the delivery of a mixed housing offer in a prime location at the heart of this historic city.
Housing Supply
Meridian Water | The Value of Diversity in Design and Delivery
Find out more about the recent THF event held onsite at Meridian Water, in partnership with members: Countryside Partnerships, Enfield Council and HTA Design LLP.
Manifesto
The Housing Forum Manifesto urges an increase in supply and delivery particularly through:
- Developing more affordable homes
- Restoring balanced housing markets
- Later Living accommodation
OUR VIEWS
What the Housing Forum says about Housing Supply and Delivery.
ONE
Chief Executive Forums debate barriers to housing supply in many city regions and examine new offers including Build to Rent.
TWO
Growth corridors have been examined in depth. Innovation Forums have taken place in Manchester’s Northern Gateway and Development Partnership Forums in the Leeds City Region and the new settlement at Alconbury Weald in Cambridgeshire.
THREE
Our working groups carry out in depth reviews of barriers to supply and affordability. Most recently in “Future Proofing Housing Supply” and “Making a Place for Low Cost Housing”.
FOUR
As MMC becomes a feasible option for the residential sector, we have published our latest guide “MMC for affordable housing developers”. This report builds on our well-received earlier report “More Homes through Manufacture”.
FIVE
We collate members views on government consultation for new supply – the latest being First Homes.
SIX
Our views have contributed to a range of industry reviews including the Affordable Housing Commission, the London Housing Strategy and the Lyons Review.
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