BBC reports today of a spike in the number of people waiting to access affordable housing contain some stark statistics to stand up a pretty grim narrative. According to reports, more than 11,000 people joined council housing waiting lists in England between July to September last year, a rise of 12% on the previous quarter. Economic slowdown, the effect of the ‘right to buy’ policy on supply and a decline in housebuilding numbers are all cited as causes to address.
Waiting list woes should top news agenda
