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84k fewer private rented homes thanks to rent controls

Posted Posted by GLA Conservatives in NewsshareShare
Sep
16

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Introducing rent controls will take money out of the private rental sector and lead to 84,228 fewer homes in England in the next ten years, according to new calculations by GLA Conservative Andrew Boff.

There were 4,200,000 privately rented homes in 2011, projected to rise to just over 7m by 2025. A 1.2% reduction would lead to 84,228 fewer homes by 2025.

London

In the Capital, rent caps will lead to 51,205 less homes over the next decade.

There were 860,000 private homes in 2011, expected to reach 1.4m by 2025. A 3.5% reduction would lead to 51,205 fewer homes in this period.

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New ‘disused site’ action plan could deliver 10k London homes in 10 years

Posted Posted by GLA Conservatives in NewsshareShare
Jul
29

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  · New research identifies 4,552 disused sites and spaces in just 13 London boroughs
  · Self-building pilot on 100 sites will help young professionals and first time buyers

4,552 redundant spaces and sites in blocks and estates – such as old laundries, garages and store sheds – have been identified across just 13 boroughs of London.¹

A new report, “Gap In The Market”, sets out a large scale ‘disused site’ action plan – across all housing estates in every borough – which could deliver 10k homes in 10 years.²

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200 homeless veterans helped into housing and employment

Posted Posted by GLA Conservatives in NewsshareShare
Feb
25

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200 of the Capital’s homeless veterans have been helped off the streets in the past year, thanks to funding from the Mayor of London.

The 300k cash was agreed following costed proposals by GLA Conservatives Budget spokesman Gareth Bacon.

So far in 2013/14, an estimated £236k has been spent on helping homeless veterans into temporary hostels, long term supported accommodation as well as employment and training.

Gareth Bacon:

“Sadly, there are people returning home from military service who are suffering from a range of social problems including homelessness, and we owe it to them to help them get back on their feet, lead an independent life and integrate in society. I’m pleased to say, that after consistent campaigning, I managed to secure £300k from the Mayor to help homeless veterans. This cash is already making a difference in their lives, indeed in the past year 200 veterans have been helped with treatment, temporary hostel accommodation and long term supported accommodation, as well as training and employment opportunities. But our work cannot stop here. Charity Veterans Aid has seen 447 homeless veterans approach their drop-in service between April and December 2013. I will now be working closely with the Mayor to make sure this funding continues in future years and to bolster the training and employment opportunities available for homeless veterans to help prevent homelessness in the future.”

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“Overcrowding test” vital for new housing in London

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Nov
12

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An overcrowding test must be applied to new housing developments in London, says Conservative London Assembly Member Andrew Boff.

Under the proposed changes, ‘overcrowding’ should become a key factor when planning decisions are made, and developers should specifically demonstrate how their new housing projects will address overcrowding in London.

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Time to end social tenancies in tower blocks

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Apr
25

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Andrew Boff: Councils pushing families into high rises causes isolation and cripples communities

25th April 2013: London Assembly Member Andrew Boff will be calling for an end to councils housing families in tower blocks at today’s Housing and Regeneration Committee meeting.

Andrew will ask Mayor Sir Steve Bullock, Executive Head of Housing, London Councils and other committee guests to confirm the long term costs of housing tenants in tower blocks, as well as the impacts on quality of life, compared to low rise housing.

“In the 21st century, in a highly developed city such as London, it is nothing short of a scandal that some councils are still pushing families into tower blocks. Tower blocks fail to create strong communities, lead to isolation and a poor standard of living. Families with children need gardens and neighbours they can interact with. It is time for all London councils to commit to ending this practice once and for all.”


• The Housing and Regeneration Committee takes place at City Hall on Thursday 25th April at 10:00
• Andrew Boff is Housing spokesman for the GLA Conservatives and author of ‘Radically Normal: Olympic Park Housing’. The report can be accessed at: glaconservatives.co.uk/rn

Andrew Boff says future housing needs must be met as Mayor is given keys to Olympic Park

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Oct
22

As Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, prepares to receive the keys to the Olympic Park at midnight tonight, London Assembly Member Andrew Boff calls on the Mayor to ensure that the plans for the future Olympic Park housing live up to the high standards that Londoners have been promised.

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Andrew Boff announces new report: Radically Normal on Olympic Park's housing future

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Sep
26


London Assembly Member Andrew Boff today publishes a report, Radically Normal, setting out why the plans for the Olympic Park must live up to the high standards that Londoners have been promised and makes recommendations for how the current plans can be improved.
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