Labour Government's transformative package for housing
Barnet Council welcomed the Labour Government's housing package, including £39 billion investment, in July 2025.
Barnet Council welcomed the Labour Government's transformative package for housing in July 2025, following a motion introduced by Councillor Ross Houston. This policy includes £39 billion of investment over ten years, a commitment to building new towns, and almost £1 billion to support councils in providing temporary accommodation.
No other councils are currently discussing this topic in the provided material, and no upcoming meetings are scheduled to address it. The policy aims to address housing needs, with Barnet Council noting 4,437 households on its social housing waiting list in 2023/24.
Key facts
- Barnet Council welcomed the housing package in July 2025. Source
- The package includes £39 billion of investment over ten years. Source
- It also includes almost £1 billion to support councils in providing temporary accommodation. Source
- Barnet had 4,437 households on its social housing waiting list in 2023/24. Source
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