New Start Magazine

Writing about levelling up, housing, local government and 'good' local economics.

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[Generation Rent @genrentuk]

Plans to make rented homes cheaper to heat were announced by the government back in January. We've published a new report on what needs to happen to make this a reality and make sure renters benefit in full.
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Here's a thread with the basics 🧵

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Focus turns to 2029 UK City of Culture

Nine places across the UK have been longlisted to become the next UK City of Culture in 2029...

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https://t.co/y50wDIHvdy
#CityofCulture #UK #England #community #regeneration #LocalGov

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

The race to become the UK Town of Culture 2028

Towns across Sussex and Surrey have become the latest contenders to throw their hat in the ring to be crowned UK Town of Culture 2028.

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https://t.co/BZlNvhIlIK
#news #TownofCulture #LocalGov #community

[AirQualityNews.com @airqualitynews]

Councils across England are being threatened with legal action by the stove industry for running public health campaigns warning about the dangers of wood burning, a BMJ investigation has found.

https://t.co/bncQ6Z256I

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Landlord possession claims dropped in 2025.

However, analysts warn a rush to repossess properties could follow before Section 21 evictions are banned...

👉 https://t.co/6mK6fXcZmM
#landlords #rentersrights #rent #housing #news

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Poverty is deepening.

🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.

People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.

This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

HAPPENING NOW👇

London Assembly questions GLA over housing targets

Find out how to stream the event: https://t.co/7CEMIMAV28 #London #housing #housingcrisis #news #localgov #government

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Autumn budget overlooks Britain’s building potential, experts say

👉READ MORE: https://t.co/NhJ8rcyNRF
#news #Budget #autumnbudget #government #housing

[Grenfell United @GrenfellUnited]

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the horrific fire in Hong Kong.

We are thinking of every family waiting for news, mourning loved ones, or holding onto hope for those still missing.

To the families, friends and communities, we stand with you. You are not alone.

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Hong Kong fire highlights dangers of bamboo scaffolding

‘I thought it could be the future of environmentally conscious construction but it turns out to be very much a dangerous relic of the past.’

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https://t.co/weLYy0ootv #HongKong #Construction #Building #news

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Experts speak out on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill

The #government announced today that ‘no-fault’ evictions will be abolished from 1st May 2026 – a decision hailed by millions 🏡

https://t.co/gq4zhr2bhi #rental #HousingCrisis

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

#Housing and #planning experts react to Angela Rayner's resignation.

'Angela Rayner’s planning reforms acknowledged the scale of the housing crisis. Her resignation must not become an excuse for delay.'

https://t.co/U7cgdxM41w
#AngelaRayer #Labour

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

This afternoon the High Court ruled asylum seekers can stay at The Bell Hotel.

The news comes after @eppingforestdc sought an interim High Court injunction on the basis the hotel was in breech of planning permission.

https://t.co/AHSbzucjuU

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

The shortlists for this year's William Sutton Prize have been revealed...
https://t.co/bKYAkKVCWg #awards #planning #development #infrastructure

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

Two concerning #housing stories in the latest WiredGove email:

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

At the end of last week @netflix premiered a new documentary about the Grenfell Tower tragedy...
https://t.co/uQZiNxRDbx

#Netflix #Grenfelluncovered

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

MPs are being asked to accept unprecedented cuts to disabled people’s incomes.

Latest @TrussellUK analysis shows these cuts are likely to create more deep poverty and hardship than even the bleak forecast from the Government’s own limited assessments 🔽

https://t.co/oLXM78Uy4a.

[AirQualityNews.com @airqualitynews]

We are delighted to announce that this year’s National Air Quality Conference will be again be held at Prospero House in London, on 4th November.
We can also announce our first three confirmed speakers.

https://t.co/Rd3OPABBZe

[New Start Magazine @NewStartMag]

It been exactly a week since #UKREiiF2025 began in #Leeds.

The event saw @HistoricEngland announce 17 sites that could be used for developments 👇
https://t.co/JlSqCJhPzR #regeneration #housing

[Sutton Housing Society @SuttonHSociety]

Sutton Housing Society WINS the Sunday Times best places to work not for profit (small) 2025

For the second year running we have been included on the prestigious Sunday Times employer list.