The new issue of WHQ is out now online and in print. As well as the latest on housing and the pandemic, look out for a special focus on the private rented sector, the Senedd election and the future of… Read more »
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Blaenau Gwent to hold first Climate Assembly in Wales
People in Blaenau Gwent have been invited to share their views and solutions for tackling the climate crisis in what will be Wales’ first Climate Assembly. The Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly will be held online during two weekends in March… Read more »
Campaign targets hidden youth homelessness
Welsh Government has launched a campaign urging young people who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless to call a free Housing Advice Helpline run by Shelter Cymru and Llamau. Now in its second year, the youth homelessness campaign… Read more »
Funding deal first for 1,000 homes
Cartrefi Conwy says it has become the first social landlord in Wales to tap into sustainability-linked funding for new homes. Chief executive Andrew Bowden claims the new finance package is a ‘gamechanger’ that will enable the organisation to reach new… Read more »
White paper sets out building safety plans
Housing Minister Julie James has set out extensive reforms she said would give Wales the most comprehensive building safety regime in the UK and provide residents with a stronger voice. Proposals in the Building Safety White Paper cover all multi-occupied… Read more »
Draft Budget boost for social housing, housing support and building safety
Investment in affordable and social housing will grow to £200 million next year, stimulating jobs and training while providing 3,500 additional new homes, according to the plans unveiled by finance minister Rebecca Evans on Monday. The plans are part of… Read more »
Housing Futures Cymru sets out manifesto
Young housing professionals have set out their priorities for the next Welsh Parliament in a manifesto that calls for a right to adequate housing and commitments on funding, empty homes and rough sleeping. Housing Futures Cymru launched its manifesto Time… Read more »
Emergency legislation to suspend evictions over Christmas
Emergency legislation will form part of efforts to protect public health and support renters this Christmas, housing minister Julie James has confirmed. The Welsh Government has agreed measures to suspend evictions from social and private rented accommodation between December 11… Read more »
More backing for right to housing
The campaign to recognise housing as a fundamental right in Wales is marking Human Rights Day by revealing support from across the housing and charity sectors, politics and academia. Releasing the names of principal supporters, ‘Back the Bill’ is demonstrating… Read more »
New chair of Regulatory Board revealed
Housing minister Julie James has appointed Deep Sagar as the new independent chair of the Regulatory Board for Wales (RBW) from the start of January. This follows an open public appointment process in accordance with the Governance Code on Public… Read more »