07.10.2024

Minister Outlines Strategic Priorities for Homes England to Accelerate Housing and Regeneration

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The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, has written to Homes England’s Chair, Peter Freeman, to set out his priorities for the Agency in their role delivering housing and regeneration across England.

A Chair’s letter is issued annually to ensure there is a clear set of expectations communicated to Homes England’s leadership. This letter includes 7 priority areas of focus to support delivery of the new homes and places the country needs.

Read the letter in full here:
Letter to Chair of Homes England (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Kerry Booth, Chief Executive, Rural Services Network

"While we welcome the government's ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes, it’s vital that these homes are built in the right places, with the appropriate infrastructure to access essential services such as healthcare, education, and public transport. Rural communities must not be sidelined in this effort. We need a balanced strategy that ensures these developments enhance local economies and are supported by the infrastructure necessary to make them truly sustainable and beneficial for long-term growth".