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New Towns
08 October 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The government outlines its vision for a new generation of New Towns as part of its programme to address housing demand and support economic growth.
Action Requested
The government has established an independent New Towns Taskforce chaired by Sir Michael Lyons and supported by Dame Kate Barker, which will deliver recommendations on appropriate locations for significant housing growth by summer 2025. The taskforce aims to ensure new towns meet high standards in terms of connectivity, design, sustainability, affordability (40% affordable homes), and alignment with national infrastructure plans.
Key Facts
- The post-war New Towns programme transformed the lives of millions through affordable housing in well-planned communities.
- The current government’s programme will include large standalone new communities as well as urban extensions and regeneration schemes, aiming to provide hundreds of thousands more homes over decades.
- Sir Michael Lyons chairs the New Towns Taskforce with experience across public service and housing policy.
- Dame Kate Barker serves as Deputy Chair with expertise in housing supply, planning, and financial governance.
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