A solution to the housing puzzle?
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (7002) 25 January 2007, 12-13(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the new housing and regeneration agency, Communities England, and the response from social housing contractors. The majority of contractors have welcomed the chance to liaise with one body rather than numerous regeneration agencies. However, others are concerned that the merger of the Housing Corporation, English Partnerships and some functions of the DCLG could create uncertainty and believe that reform of the planning system is the only way to speed up house building.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L136528 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136528-1001 |
Discusses the new housing and regeneration agency, Communities England, and the response from social housing contractors. The majority of contractors have welcomed the chance to liaise with one body rather than numerous regeneration agencies. However, others are concerned that the merger of the Housing Corporation, English Partnerships and some functions of the DCLG could create uncertainty and believe that reform of the planning system is the only way to speed up house building.