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Why aren't social landlords building enough new homes? And struggling to maintain the ones they have? This graph explains a lot: From 2016 to 2023, general needs rents went up only 5%. Inflation was 31% over this period, so a real terms cut of 26%. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65313d33…

We have submitted our key asks of the Chancellor for the Autumn Statement. From our roadmap (out soon) which sets out what's needed for 1.5m new homes over the next 5 years and drawing on our members' expertise from across the whole of the housing sector: housingforum.org.uk/the-housing-fo…

I'm off to Brighton to the Lib Dem Conference 🔶 today, speaking at this event on how the LibDems can deliver a fair deal for housing- housebuilding, retrofitting, building local support, so lots to talk about! Do say hi if you're about.

Heading to Brighton for #LDConf? Then join us at 13:00 today for our event on how the Liberal Democrats can deliver a fair deal for housing. Our panel includes Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury 🔶 Max Wilkinson MP Thakeham Anna Clarke Sophie Metcalfe and Nehal Davison instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-libe…

Want to understand why it costs so much to build a house? Our new report breaks it down to show where all the costs come from - useful reading for anyone interested in the challenges in building more homes.

This is a hugely important point from Anna Clarke et al. It is simply far, far too expensive/difficult/cumbersome to build houses these days. Which is one reason among many why we don't build nearly enough of them housingforum.org.uk/reports/key-pu…

MHCLG is looking at planning policy around demolition vs redevelopment or retrofit of buildings. They want to know your views and whether changes are needed. The survey is aimed at people working within the built environment. Do share. horizons.confirmit.eu/wix/p563510324…

Is Child Benefit:

There is no two child cap on Child Benefit. (It's on Universal Credit/tax credits.) But sloppy language like the "two child benefit cap" clearly confuses most people.

Article below on the damage to health from cooking on gas. I'm interested in how aware social (or private) landlords are about these, especially where they supply the cooker. Are landlords looking to replace them with electric? theguardian.com/environment/20…

I'm now mainly posting on Bluesky. bsky.app/profile/annacl…. It's seen millions join in the last few weeks and now a place for lively discussions. Do come over and find me there.

Bought a train ticket via Greater Anglia's website for the 8.17 train. Booking receipt shows the correct time, but ticket they generated shows 9.17. Complained and told I can change it for a £10 fee! Not good customer service.