David Cameron has attacked local authorities for the lack of novel homes,but blame lies with government policyOne of David Cameron’s strengths is also one of his biggest weaknesses: salesmanship skills that too often seek to scapegoat the wrong people. He is vilifying councils for the country’s lack of housebuilding without bothering to understand housing delivery or own up to the damage done by his government since the general election.
Most councils, including growth cities like Cambridge, or are determined to deliver more housing. But they are hampered by Whitehall red tape and repeated government interferences in planning and housing policy,such as waiving the requirement for developers to build affordable homes and the 1% rent slice for social housing tenants.
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Source: theguardian.com