All articles tagged with #social housing
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Daily Record
New regulations in Scotland will allow social landlords to evict domestic abusers from social housing through court orders, aiming to better protect victims and address homelessness caused by abusive relationships, with the measures set to take effect from August 1, 2026.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by DW
Spain is facing a severe housing crisis driven by foreign investment, tourism, and local speculation, leading to skyrocketing property prices and rents, a shortage of affordable social housing, and protests from residents demanding government action.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
Vienna has successfully integrated affordable social housing with climate-friendly features like solar panels, insulation, and green spaces, serving as a model for U.S. cities to address housing affordability and climate change simultaneously. The city uses innovative competitions and retrofits to promote sustainable development, and its approach is inspiring American policymakers to adopt similar strategies, despite challenges at the federal level.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Prince William is reportedly adamant about not allowing Prince Harry to return to royal duties, especially in light of King Charles' illness, as he believes Harry and Meghan Markle "cannot be trusted." Reports suggest that Harry's attempts to spend more time with his father during his recent U.K. trip were allegedly blocked by royal aides. Meanwhile, William is taking steps to build social housing on his land to tackle homelessness, while King Charles and Queen Camilla continue to be visible in public despite the king's ongoing cancer treatment. Additionally, there are questions about the future of Harry and Meghan's deal with Netflix, as well as Prince Andrew's upcoming 64th birthday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Prince William plans to spend £3 million to build 24 social housing units in Nansledan, Cornwall, to combat homelessness, with a focus on creating a homely environment and promoting biodiversity. The project, inspired by his commitment to addressing homelessness, will be overseen by the Prince and is expected to provide wraparound services for residents. The initiative aims to set an example for other landowners and communities to follow, as Cornwall faces a housing shortage exacerbated by the pandemic and tourism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Prince William has revealed that he points out homeless people to his children during the school run and discusses with them why people are sleeping rough. He spoke of his frustration with the government, councils, and charities' approach to managing homelessness rather than preventing it. The Prince is planning to build a social housing estate on the Duchy of Cornwall and is also teasing a 'really big project' from the Royal Foundation that will have a tangible impact on improving living conditions. William is a patron of the charity Centrepoint and plans to take his children to a homeless shelter to expose them to the realities facing tens of thousands across the country.