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Housing: LGA advocacy and support . Councils with ALMOS Group Clarissa Corbisiero Senior Adviser, LGA . 1 st October 2013 . www.local.gov.uk. Policy context . HRA Self financing Changes to rental policy LEPs, the Single pot and changes to the New Homes Bonus
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Housing: LGA advocacy and support Councils with ALMOS Group Clarissa Corbisiero Senior Adviser, LGA Date 1st October 2013 www.local.gov.uk
Policy context • HRA Self financing • Changes to rental policy • LEPs, the Single pot and changes to the New Homes Bonus • Government land release programme • NPPF and refreshed planning guidance • Welfare reform
Financial flexibilities for LAs to invest in housing: HRA • Making the case for Council Led investment in housing. • Lifting the HRA borrowing cap. • Changing the UK measure of Debt.
Financial flexibilities for LAs to invest in housing: Right to Buy • De-regulation Bill – extending eligibility. • LGA pressing for: • Flexibility to set the discount rate. • Simplification of HCA processes. • Right to retain 100% of receipts.
Financial flexibilities for LAs to invest in housing: Attracting investment in housing • Sharing experience. • Highlighting and exploring opportunities to secure private sector investment. • Removing blockages where these exist.
Private rented sector A new landlords and tenants bill. • Quality accommodation • Safe and secure accommodation. • Enforcement against criminal landlords.
Questions for discussion • How can we further make the case for council led investment in housing? • What is the impact of the reinvigorated Right to Buy in your area? • What are the main opportunities and barriers to partnership working or attracting private sector investment in housing in your area? • How does the existing framework support you to encourage and ensure a PRS that provide safe and quality accommodation? What needs to change?