Standards, regulations and targets are the theme of the new issue of WHQ published today. The cost of living crisis and rising materials and labour costs represent severe challenges for the Welsh housing sector in their own right (as we… Read more »
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Wales achieves 90% tenancy sustainment through Housing First
The first ever statistics on Housing First in Wales have demonstrated the scale and impact of the model on reducing homelessness across 15 local authorities. Data collected by Cymorth Cymru from 15 Housing First projects between February 2018 and September 2021 shows… Read more »
Funding boost for community-led housing
The Welsh Government has awarded £540,000 over the next three years to Cwmpas (formerly Wales Co-operative Centre) to continue its growth of the Co-operative and Community-led Housing sector in Wales. The Nationwide Foundation has also agreed to continue with its… Read more »
Heat from mine water could boost net zero bid
Water from disused mines could be used to heat homes and businesses in Wales under plans being explored by the Welsh Government. A £450,000 project will look at whether the water has the potential to play a vital role in… Read more »
Council tax set to be rebalanced between households
Homes in Wales will be revalued for council tax for the first time in almost 20 years as part of plans to make the system fairer. Welsh Government said the reforms, which are part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid… Read more »
New powers to block second homes
New planning restrictions on second homes will be introduced by the end of the summer under proposals laid out by the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. First minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price held a joint press… Read more »
New fire safety support scheme launches
Leaseholders in Wales who are facing significant financial hardship over fire safety issues can apply for a new Welsh Government support scheme from today (Monday June 27). The Leaseholder Support Scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, will… Read more »
Next steps for housing skills
Tenant expertise should be at forefront of the green skills challenge, says a new report from CIH Cymru and Aico. The sector insight report engaged a wide range of professionals to understand skills linked to delivering on some of the… Read more »
New issue of WHQ out now
The cost of living crisis and the impacts of the pandemic are the twin themes of the Spring 2022 issue of WHQ. The magazine is available as a PDF and as an online edition for subscribers, who also have full… Read more »
Almost half of Welsh households now in fuel poverty
Up to 45 per cent of households in Wales – and almost all of those on the lowest incomes – could be in fuel poverty following the energy price cap increase this month, according to new estimates for Welsh Government…. Read more »