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Social housing

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Campaigning for change

We urgently need long-term, large-scale action to address our chronic lack of social housing.

Why we need more social housing

Levels of public housebuilding have plummeted dramatically, leading to a sharp increase in families stuck in expensive, poor-quality, insecure, privately rented homes.

  • What is social housing?
    Find out why social housing is the only truly affordable, secure housing option for people across the country.

  • The story of social housing
    Learn how social housing has changed over the years, and what we must do to revive it.

  • The value of social housing
    Social housing is an investment in people, strong communities and the future of our country.

  • Loss of social housing
    Social housing has declined year after year, leading to a significant deficit that has impacted the entire housing system.

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