“In a time of housing crisis and political disaffection, community-led housing (CLH) is more than a delivery model. It’s a way to rebuild faith in the idea that society can work for everyone.”. Owen Jarvis writing for Red Brick.

Dr Beth Kitson, Research and Policy Analyst at PBE, explores how renters are not just paying more in rent, but also paying the price in lower wellbeing. Housing reform is not only about correcting markets, it’s about improving people’s everyday lives.

“Now that we are planning for the largest house building programme of a generation maybe it is time to dust off research of the last century to ensure we do not repeat the mistakes of those years.”. Paul Smith for @redbrickblog .

How can we tackle the crisis in temporary accommodation? Listen to our latest podcast with Jack Shaw for a comprehensive breakdown of the problem, and suggestions for the path forward.

Dr @darrenpaffey, Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen, lays out the previous Government’s failures in tackling the building safety crisis and what Labour is doing to grips with this pressing issue.

Do you support the Labour Party's mission to Get Britain Building with 1.5 million new homes? Do you want to end homelessness and put a dignified roof over everyone's head? Join LHG today!.

“We know that the frontline of supporting homeless people is local government, and if an authority is committed to supporting their rough sleepers, they can achieve tremendous things – just ask Milton Keynes”. @emily4MK for @redbrickblog .

From planning for 1.5 million homes to a generational boost in social housing, improving building safety and fixing flawed tenures, Labour’s first year in office has marked a step change in addressing the housing crisis.

Lauren Edwards, Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood and Chair of the APPG for Skills, Careers and Employment, sets out how Labour’s active skills policy in construction can help to generate the jobs and prosperity needed to beat populism.

Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, and Co-Chair of the New Towns Network, looks back at Labour’s achievements with New Towns and sets out their potential under this Government.

"Meaningful reform to the rental market can improve people’s lives now, while we work towards the systemic change the housing market needs.". Dr @beth_kitson writing for @redbrickblog on the need for rental reform.

Dr @darrenpaffey, Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen, lays out the previous Government’s failures in tackling the building safety crisis and what Labour is doing to grips with this pressing issue.

"The fight back to restore balance to second homes and short-term holiday-lets has begun.". @JayneKirkham4 on the issues that second homes and short-term lets pose to rural communities @redbrickblog .

Join us on 4 September for 'The Challenges of the Management and Maintenance of Social Housing', with LHG EC Member Asma Islam. Please click below to register!.

Lauren Edwards, Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood and Chair of the APPG for Skills, Careers and Employment, sets out how Labour’s active skills policy in construction can help to generate the jobs and prosperity needed to beat populism.

"While Labour’s first year in Government has been challenging, with difficulties at home and greater uncertainty abroad, few would have expected that it would get so much done in its first year on housing.". @toal_alex on the Labour’s first year in power.

While Emmaus UK’s research shows strong support for new supported housing standards, the government needs to think further to ensure good providers do not suffer unintended consequences.

"By championing a ‘build now’ principle and improving oversight and coordination between local authorities, we can ensure that housing policy no longer uproots lives—but helps people plant roots instead.". @naushabah_khan MP for @redbrickblog .

Join us on Tuesday 19 August for 'Why Leasehold Reform is Fiendishly Complex', with Ian Netherthorpe - free and open to all!.

“One of the lessons from this long-running crisis is that speed and cost-cutting cannot be at the expense of safety.”. Dr @darrenpaffey MP on the UK’s building safety crisis for @redbrickblog .