Retrofit Research Project to Improve Heat Efficiency
It has been announced that research will use the UK Living lab project to monitor and build an understanding of the effectiveness of different measures for improving heat efficiency in existing homes. The […]
How is Westminster Increasing its Affordable Housing Delivery?
Westminster City Council has announced that residents will soon be moving into the new 300 Harrow Road development, which focus is on boosting affordable housing. It is the first major development completed under […]
28,000 Skilled Workers Could be Needed to Retrofit London’s Homes
A new report has stated that retrofitting central London’s homes and buildings could require 28,000 skilled workers. How can the industry work to increase the workforce and tackle the current skills shortage? Local […]
How is a London Council Delivering More Affordable Homes?
In response to the shortage of affordable housing in its community, Wandsworth Council is progressing its ambition to drive up the number of homes for social rent. How will this tackle the council’s […]
Brent Council: Delivering Much-needed Affordable Housing
Brent Council has agreed to an £85 million deal with Regal London for 294 affordable homes in Wembley. How will this help to increase affordable housing in London? In Brent, there are currently […]
How is the UK Levelling Up Household Internet Access?
A London borough is bringing full fibre broadband to its social housing residents in an attempt to address digital inequality. Housing Industry Leaders investigates why this is important, and what is being done […]
Can Social Housing Fight Gender Inequality and Climate Change?
Planning permission has been granted to provide over 100 affordable low-carbon homes to women in Acton, London. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the redevelopment will encourage inclusivity and decarbonisation. Ealing Council have […]
How Planning Permission Can Combat Climate Change
A London borough has prepared new planning guides to ensure all new homes and developments are more environmentally friendly. Housing Industry Leaders highlights the impacts this could have in reducing emissions post-build. […]
Gort Scott Secures Planning Permission for Major Refurbishment
Retrofitting older buildings is one of the hardest challenges facing the housing sector. If done successfully, it creates new benchmarks and provides new learnings for others to follow. With this in mind, Housing […]