House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Further support for social and affordable housebuilding and next steps on supported housing
12 February 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government allocates an additional 300m to the Affordable Homes Programme, supporting up to 2,800 new homes.
- Third round of the Local Authority Housing Fund receives a 50m increase, bringing its total funding to 500m.
- Government plans to publish a consultation on regulatory reforms for supported housing on February 20, 2025.
Issue summary
The UK government is addressing the housing crisis by announcing further support for social and affordable housebuilding.
Action requested
The government will allocate an additional £300m to the Affordable Homes Programme, supporting up to 2,800 new homes with more than half being Social Rent homes. Additionally, a £50m increase to the third round of the Local Authority Housing Fund brings its total funding to £500m. The government will also publish a consultation on regulatory reforms for supported housing on February 20, 2025.
Key facts
- England has 1.3 million people on social housing waiting lists and 160,000 homeless children in temporary accommodation.
- £300m will be allocated to the Affordable Homes Programme for up to 2,800 new homes.
- The Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) third round funding is increased by £50m to a total of £500m.
- LAHF 3 will deliver more than 2,700 homes by 2026.
- A consultation on regulatory reforms for supported housing, including National Supported Housing Standards and local licensing regimes, will be published on February 20, 2025.