Callaghan House, formerly an office building, may be converted into six council flats to address housing shortages in Cardiff. Cardiff Office Block Could Become Council Flats for Those in Need Cardiff may get new council flats. A former office block could become housing, giving Callaghan House a new purpose after Cardiff Women’s Aid ceased operating…
The government explains why Harborough in Leicestershire faces increased building demands of homes for coming years. Leicestershire Housing Target Government Explains Building Demands Leicestershire needs to build more homes. The government wants every area to do its part, and one area may need to increase homes by 42%. An MP says building happens too fast…
East Lothian Council approves a 6.5% rent increase, but one councillor argues it’s not sufficient for housing needs. East Lothian Rent Hike Not Enough Says One Councillor East Lothian council members agreed on a rent increase. The council house rent will rise by 6.5%. Some members wanted an even larger increase. The initial rent proposal…
New data highlights housing trends in Cork. 3,700+ new addresses added, yet 9,000 homes stand empty. Cork Adds Addresses, but Thousands of Homes Remain Vacant Still Cork has around 3.6% of homes vacant, a little less than the country as a whole. Thousands of homes in Cork are still empty, while Ireland has over two…
Council budget includes stadium, homes, academy, regeneration. Opposition calls it ‘out of control’ with potential financial ruin. Basildon Council Budget Sparks Controversy Over Stadium and Housing Plans Basildon Council has a new budget proposal. The leader announced it at a meeting last week. New plans include a 5,000-seat arena project and a new construction academy.…
Bath aims to combat high housing costs by converting existing buildings. The goal is to increase housing and help those on waiting lists. Bath to Convert City Buildings into Housing Amid Affordability Crisis The council in Bath wants to build more houses. They aim to address the city’s housing cost problems, as it’s hard for…
East Marsh United tackles empty homes in Grimsby, creating community and transforming lives. Eleven homes rented, more to come. East Marsh United Transforming Grimsby One Home and Life at a Time A Grimsby group improves local properties. East Marsh United (EMU) is making progress. They’re fixing up empty houses in town. Grimsby Live spoke with…
Historic England opposes building homes on Braunton Great Field, calling it historically important. They say it damages a rare farming system. Historic England Blocks Homes on Nationally Important Farmland A group wants to build affordable homes in the village of Braunton, North Devon. Historic England opposes this building plan, as they protect England’s historic places.…
Croydon introduces licensing plans to improve private rentals, protect tenants, and tackle unsafe housing. Croydon Council Plans Crackdown on Poor Private Landlord Housing Croydon Council will restart a licensing plan. This aims to improve private rentals and protect tenants in Croydon, as one in four residents rent from private landlords. Selective licensing needs landlords to…
Somerset’s Local Plan, guiding development, is delayed until 2029 due to housing targets and nutrient issues. Somerset Local Plan Delayed: New Housing Blueprint Pushed to 2029 Somerset’s new Local Plan will take longer than expected. It will be finished in the spring of 2029, a year later than planned. A Local Plan guides where to…