NEWS
Councils lobby for funding reforms
Councils funding needs a radical overhaul in the face of cuts of almost a third to their budgets, according to the Local Government Association.
Property industry welcomes proposed CIL shake-up
The British Property Federation (BPF) has welcomed the government's proposed changes to the community infrastructure levy.
Sheffield launches £23 million JESSICA fund
Sheffield city region has started looking for infrastructure and property schemes which could benefit from a new JESSICA fund launched last week.
Private rental fund winners announced
Housing associations, private developers and a local asset backed vehicle are among the winners of a £1 billion government fund to support private sector rental housebuilding.
Homes agency consults on regulation reform
The government's housing watchdog has published a consultation on regulating the housing association sector, which could ringfence social housing from riskier activities.
Report: 'Investment bank needs regional focus'
An investment bank providing funds for infrastructure should allocate its cash on a regional basis, according to new research.
Research moots national urban development fund
A national fund for urban development would quicken the pace of regeneration, according to research by think tank Centre for Cities.
Unison calls for pension funds to back Scottish homes
Trade union Unison has urged Scottish councils to invest pension fund cash in affordable social housing rather than abroad.
