The New Homes Bonus needs reform – but government proposals would be better combined with a systematic shake-up of council finances, says Tracy Bingham.
The New Homes Bonus could be reformed to help councils fund infrastructure in areas with lower land values, according to a new government consultation.
Planned changes to the New Homes Bonus will have an adverse effect on communities, shrinking funding and reducing the incentive for new housebuilding, the District Councils Network has warned.
The new chair of the County Councils Network has called for the forthcoming Spending Review to put local authority finance on a more sustainable footing.
