Case studies

Building a city centre housing development including retail units to contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Redhill, Surrey.

Using close working relationships with community led and third sector organisations to renovate empty homes, increasing the delivery of affordable housing.

Delivering greater numbers of affordable homes at scale through partnership working, through using council owned land, in a way that leaves new affordable homes less at risk of being lost through Right to Buy.

Addressing housing shortages, by launching a Council House Building Programme (CHBP) to increase affordable housing stock through a combination of land-led new builds, acquisitions, and regeneration projects.

Acquiring and renovating 75 homes under partnership, using a bespoke technology platform to maintain a transparent process.

By prioritising direct housebuilding, acquisition of former council homes, partnerships with private landlords, and redevelopment of under-utilised sites, Broxtowe has delivered sustainable, high-quality housing solutions.

There is a significant shortage of affordable housing in Cornwall, and the Affordable Housing Team is dedicated to addressing this need. With strong support, they’ve been helping towns and parishes develop their own affordable housing schemes.

Leeds City Council is building 1,200 affordable homes over five years using its Housing Revenue Account, borrowing capacity, and Right to Buy receipts, on brownfield sites from asset rationalisation and facility closures.

Leeds City Council partnered with Registered Providers to accelerate affordable housing through an adaptive programme, using ring-fenced land disposals and commuted sums. The Leonora House scheme exemplifies this approach, combining council land and commuted sums to tackle affordability and support social rent.