The Welsh housing landscape has changed dramatically since the last issue of Welsh Housing Quarterly. For the first time since devolution, Wales has a new party in government – and with it comes a new direction for housing policy. There’s even a new occupant in No 10.
The latest edition of WHQ explores what these changes mean for housing professionals with:
- Election reaction from housing leaders on Plaid Cymru’s new government and what it must deliver.
• An interview with new Housing Minister Siân Gwenllian, discussing her priorities, partnership working and long-term reform.
• Expert analysis of Plaid Cymru’s early housing agenda, including what the proposed Right to Adequate Housing could mean in practice.
• A look at whether rent controls can work, drawing lessons from elsewhere.
Our theme this issue explores the challenges facing the sector when it comes to protecting the environment, including:
- Homes on hold: Hayley Eastment on why marine nitrates are holding up housing delivery.
- Rob Picton on why wildlife monitoring matters when maintaining and improving housing stock.
- Wendy Dearden on decarbonisation and how to meet environmental ambitions while delivering desperately needed social homes.
- David Hedges on how Welsh timber could support lower-carbon housing.
- Justin Griffiths explores sustainable drainage and its growing role in development.
- Alan Netherwood explains how the changing climate presents major challenges for Welsh housing providers.
And there is also a look at:
- How to bring empty homes back into use.
- Issues on implementing Wales’ landmark homelessness reforms.
- Strengthening tenant voice and the housing workforce.
Plus, our regular policy, research and support updates keep you informed about the latest developments across Welsh housing.
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