Housing figures rise

‘We wunt be druv’

Housing figures in many parts of the county have risen once again, thanks to new data on affordability of homes.

Dictated by central government formulas, our councils’ so-called ‘housing needs’ is a confusing and ever-moving picture – yet the headline is that, for many, the numbers are only going in one direction.

We produced an explainer to outline how these figures are calculated – visit our website to view the piece.

After detailed research, we are clearer than ever that this process is not fit for purpose and provides targets which are wholly unsustainable for our county. Things must change.