# rough sleeping (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rough sleeping. Page: Feed: --- ## [If Andy Burnham is serious about a council housebuilding revolution, what does he need to know about the self-financing settlement for the HRA?](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/08/self-financing-settlement/) _2026-08-19 · Chloe Fletcher · Red Brick_ Chloe Fletcher is the Chartered Institute for Housing's Head of Policy and External Affairs. She explains why council housing finance has become unsustainable - and argues that a new settlement must reflect the very different pressures facing councils today. The post If Andy Burnham is serious about a council housebuilding revolution, what does he need to know about the self-financing settlement… ## [The trouble with rent controls](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/08/the-trouble-with-rent-controls/) _2026-08-05 · Jenevieve Treadwell · Red Brick_ From Berlin to San Francisco, Jenevieve Treadwell examines what happens when governments try to regulate rents – and the difficult trade-offs policymakers in England should consider. The post The trouble with rent controls appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Housing-led regeneration in Rotherham town centre is essential to improve opportunities, health and quality of life](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/rotherham-town-centre/) _2026-07-28 · Cllr Chris Read · Red Brick_ Councillor Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Borough Council, says new homes in the town centre are rejuvenating the area following a decline in retail, and helping the borough to meet its development targets. However, continued progress can only be made with the right support from the state. The post Housing-led regeneration in Rotherham town centre is essential to improve opportunities, health and… ## [The first instruction: Why Andy Burnham is right to prioritise rough sleeping](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/the-first-instruction/) _2026-07-23 · Rose Grayston · Red Brick_ Red Brick editor Rose Grayston explains how the mission to end rough sleeping can restore hope, rebuild confidence in government and put people back at the heart of Labour's housing policy. The post The first instruction: Why Andy Burnham is right to prioritise rough sleeping appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Why the Government’s New Towns strategy is likely to fail](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/why-the-governments-new-towns-strategy-is-likely-to-fail/) _2026-07-16 · Tom Aubrey · Red Brick_ As the Government advances its New Towns agenda, Thomas Aubrey makes the case for reviving proven bond-based financing models to unlock large-scale housing and growth without straining public finances. The post Why the Government’s New Towns strategy is likely to fail appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Two things the new Prime Minister could do immediately to boost social rent supply](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/two-things/) _2026-07-14 · Jo Allchurch and Will Jeffwitz · Red Brick_ Jo Allchurch, Director of the Association of Directors of Housing and Will Jeffwitz, Head of Policy, National Housing Federation on the urgent change needed to kickstart social housing The post Two things the new Prime Minister could do immediately to boost social rent supply appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Spatial Development Strategies are a critical part of the Government’s planning reforms – but why?](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/spatial-development-strategies-are-a-critical-part-of-the-governments-planning-reforms-but-why/) _2026-07-09 · Catriona Riddell · Red Brick_ Planning expert Catriona Riddell explains how strategic planning will transform places and underpin the role of mayors in the planning system The post Spatial Development Strategies are a critical part of the Government’s planning reforms – but why? appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Britain Needs Better Homes](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/britain-needs-better-homes/) _2026-07-07 · Ben Cooper · Red Brick_ Ben Cooper, Head of the Fabian Housing Centre on how Labour has raised the quality of homes while building more before - and can do again The post Britain Needs Better Homes appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Andy Burnham’s Housing First philosophy](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/andy-burnhams-housing-first-philosophy/) _2026-07-06 · Fiona Colley and Francesca Albanese · Red Brick_ Fiona Colley from Homeless Link and Francesca Albanese from Crisis on what Andy's Burnham's call for a "national Housing First philosophy" means for England The post Andy Burnham’s Housing First philosophy appeared first on Red Brick . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VoP02cN7Ju5h) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Why the growing consensus on rent controls shows us now is the time to act](https://redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/07/why-the-growing-consensus-on-rent-controls-shows-us-now-is-the-time-to-act/) _2026-07-03 · Darren Baxter · Red Brick_ Darren Baxter, Principal Policy Adviser at JRF, writes for Red Brick about new analysis on landlord profits and rent controls The post Why the growing consensus on rent controls shows us now is the time to act appeared first on Red Brick .