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Local authorities should approach housing development on small sites with the same rigour as larger projects, according to our expert panel. Here’s their advice on managing the risks and creating value. Small sites are vital to meeting London’s housing targets, but their delivery is rarely straightforward. Challenges around access, procurement … Read more
Success for the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will depend less on ambition and more on realistic programming and organisational capacity. Here’s what our expert panel said about preparing to bid. London boroughs face a narrow window to translate ambitious housing targets into deliverable pipelines as the Social and … Read more
After a successful three years, the Council-Led Housing Network has a new mandate to support local authority housebuilding. Here’s what public and private sector partners, including Deputy Mayor Tom Copley, said about the challenges of council-led development. The Greater London Authority has renewed financial support for the Council-Led Housing Network, … Read more
As the government and Mayor intervene to boost housing starts, Future of London is launching three key initiatives to help local authorities and their partners address the challenge together. Find out how you can join the discussion. While London’s built environment sector works hard to accelerate housebuilding, long-term investment in … Read more
Federico Ortiz has been appointed in this crucial new role, bringing valuable experience in programme management and research. Find out about his architecture background and why inclusion is crucial in the built environment sector. We are delighted that Federico Ortiz has joined Future of London as our Director of Programmes, … Read more
Our Council-led Housing Network has launched a new resource library with case studies and expert insights for local authority housing development teams. Future of London has launched an innovative new case study library that addresses common challenges faced by housing teams and encourages peer-to-peer sharing of solutions. The resource library … Read more
Beacon Partnership joins Future of London’s expert panel to offer support to in-house council housing teams with their expertise in modelling financial viability. We are delighted that Beacon Partnership has joined the Council-led Housing Network’s expert panel, which provides access to design, delivery and legal expertise to support London borough … Read more
London boroughs can access free support to maintain their council-led housing development pipeline as financial pressures grow. All London boroughs can now get free support from housing experts as part of the Council-Led Housing Network (CLHN), which was launched in July 2023 with backing from the Mayor of London. As … Read more
Future of London launches a network backed by the Mayor of London to provide peer support and private sector expertise to council housing development teams. As local authorities across London have re-established themselves as housebuilders, demand is increasing for peer support from other boroughs and private sector experts. The new … Read more