Case studies

This collection of case studies highlights how councils are taking action to unlock growth and get housing developments moving

Vulnerable people typically spend a lot of their time at home, so their homes are particularly important in maintaining physical and mental health, and addressing health inequalities.

Norwich City Council was set a target in 2009 of achieving a start on site for at least 100 affordable dwellings by 31 March 2011.

How a progressive local authority is using an escalator approach for the provision of affordable housing.

The council has ambitious plans to see housing construction on a large scale.

The Council recognises that there is a very high need for affordable housing in the Plan Area.

Using local knowledge to identify development sites

The project identified a number of potential sites suitable for housing development.

Ealing Council used behavioural insights to empower families likely to become homeless to look for a new home themselves.

Rugby has a commitment to delivery of 10,800 houses between 2006 and 2026.