Jon Sparkes, chair of the Homelessness Action Group that is advising the housing and local government minister, reflects on its recommendations and explains the next phase of the work. Winter is on the way and across towns and cities in… Read more »
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Winter pledge on rough sleeping
Housing minister Julie James has pledged immediate action to help more rough sleepers off the streets this winter in the wake of publication of the first report from the Homelessness Action Group. The minister has also welcomed the report’s recommendations… Read more »
Decarbonisation recommendations accepted in principle by ministers
Welsh Government has accepted in principle all of the recommendations of the independent review the decarbonisation of homes in Wales but called for more work to give greater clarity on the costs involved. An independent group chaired by Chris Jofeh… Read more »
£30m boost for innovative homes
Housing minister Julie James has announced over £30m for innovative housing in Wales, part of a £90m fund to test new approaches to help develop social and affordable housing. Projects to be funded under the latest round of the Innovative… Read more »
New to the job- Teresa O’Connor
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Teresa O’Connor Where do you work and what… Read more »
New to the job- Stacey Anastasi
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Stacey Anastasi Where do you work and what… Read more »
Plan to boost council house building
CIH Cymru is partnering with Welsh Government to increase the scale of council house building. The plan follows a key recommendation of the independent affordable housing supply in Wales focused on the need to support local authorities in directly delivering… Read more »
From Syria to Ceredigion
Matt Miller celebrates a Welsh welcome for refugees. Last week I was gazing over a shimmering blue sea, rolling green hills behind me. All around me, families were picnicking on the grass, sharing food with other families that that had… Read more »
Minister reveals thinking on rents
The rent settlement for social housing in Wales could come with strings attached, according to housing and local government minister Julie James. In an interview with WHQ, the minister cited value for money for tenants, support for the tenant voice,… Read more »
NDF backs major increase in affordable housing
Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its vision for development over the next 20 years that includes a big increase in affordable housing. The Draft National Development Framework identifies priorities for homes, jobs, services and energy generation in the… Read more »