The UK faces an acute housing challenge. Demand continues to outstrip supply, with Government setting an ambitious mission to deliver 1.5 million homes over the term of this Parliament. Local authorities play a critical role in meeting this target. We need not only to address housing shortages but also to create sustainable and thriving communities.
Yet, building new council homes is far from straightforward. Councils often face barriers such as limited capacity, complex funding arrangements and navigating planning and procurement processes. The Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS) has fully funded places available on a programme designed to overcome the challenges that prevent housebuilding from accelerating.
