Homes England announces new information hub for housing professionals
The Housing Information Hub will support homebuilding, placemaking and regeneration by providing the sector with a new, national index of professional housing resources.
Homes England has today announced a new national index of professional housing resources.
The Housing Information Hub, now available on GOV.UK, will support the sector by providing direct access to over 300 sources of guidance, information and tools relating to homebuilding, placemaking and regeneration.
Developed by Homes England’s Local Government Capacity Centre, the Housing Information Hub has is one of a series of new initiatives designed in collaboration with local authorities and other partners to respond the needs, and asks, of the sector.
With the aim to cover the full housing and delivery journey, resources are split into five key areas - financing, leading, building, using land and planning
Mike Palin, Executive Director, Markets, Partners and Places, Homes England, said:
“The Housing Information Hub is an excellent route map and “one stop shop” for advice and guidance for local authorities, developers, other professionals and individuals wanting to deliver quality places.
“In my local government career, including roles as CEO, I know that the Housing Information Hub would have transformed my ability to support the delivery of housing and regeneration and I look forward to sharing this resource to support authorities, their partners and other stakeholders.”
Notes to Editors
- The email address for enquiries is cce@homesengland.gov.uk
- Additional knowledge-sharing support is on offer via free webinars delivered by Homes England’s Local Government Capacity Centre in fortnight-long bi-annual programmes.
- Watch out for bookings to open on social media at the beginning of December 2023 for the Winter Learning Programme, which starts on Monday 22 January 2024.
- Check out the recordings of previous sessions on the Local Government Resources playlist on Homes England’s YouTube
About Homes England
As the government’s housing and regeneration agency we believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. We make this happen by using our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to both bring investment to communities and get more quality homes built.
Press Office Contact Details
Email: media@homesengland.gov.uk
Phone: 0207 874 8262