Comment

Representation ID: 1857

Received: 23/07/2024

Respondent: Mr Paul Wavish

The government together with local councils must take responsibility for "affordable housing" rather than attempt to pass the responsibility on to the private sector. The housing crisis has been created by the policy of successive governments to sell off the council housing stock and their failure to replace the housing stock that has been sold. Only by creating an adequate supply of social housing can we stop the continuing spiral of increasing rents and house prices. People in "affordable housing" also need green space and access to sports and other recreational facilities - these must be provided.