Today, Ed Miliband will make a major announcement on Labour's plans to tackle the housing crisis.
The Coalition have presided over a housing crisis. Last year, fewer houses were built than at any time since the 1920s! Rents have rocketed, adding to the cost of living crisis. House prices - particularly in London - are becoming increasingly unaffordable.
The next Labour government would tackle the housing crisis. Today, Ed Miliband will promise to introduce secure three year tenancies to give tenants extra security. We will also place an upper ceiling on rent increases to prevent exploitative landlords from jacking up rents. Labour will also ban letting agents fees, saving tenants up to £500 on moving in. We've already promised to deliver 200,000 new homes a year and to scrap the government's vicious Bedroom Tax.
But we're not waiting until the general election - Lewisham Labour are taking action to improve housing locally. Over the last four years, we've delivered over 2,000 affordable homes, more than any other London borough last year. We've also started building the first new council homes in a generation. Over the next four years, we promise to:
You can find out more about our plans in housing and in other areas here. At the local elections on 22nd May, you'll get the chance to vote for a council that will tackle the housing crisis. Make sure your voice is heard. If you haven't already registered to vote, you can do so here.
The Coalition have presided over a housing crisis. Last year, fewer houses were built than at any time since the 1920s! Rents have rocketed, adding to the cost of living crisis. House prices - particularly in London - are becoming increasingly unaffordable.
The next Labour government would tackle the housing crisis. Today, Ed Miliband will promise to introduce secure three year tenancies to give tenants extra security. We will also place an upper ceiling on rent increases to prevent exploitative landlords from jacking up rents. Labour will also ban letting agents fees, saving tenants up to £500 on moving in. We've already promised to deliver 200,000 new homes a year and to scrap the government's vicious Bedroom Tax.
But we're not waiting until the general election - Lewisham Labour are taking action to improve housing locally. Over the last four years, we've delivered over 2,000 affordable homes, more than any other London borough last year. We've also started building the first new council homes in a generation. Over the next four years, we promise to:
- Deliver 2,000 affordable homes including 500 council homes
- Take action to tackle rogue landlords and rip-off letting agents
- Complete the renovation of all our housing stock by 2014
You can find out more about our plans in housing and in other areas here. At the local elections on 22nd May, you'll get the chance to vote for a council that will tackle the housing crisis. Make sure your voice is heard. If you haven't already registered to vote, you can do so here.