Jackie Smith
About
I am Head of Research at Shelter and am particularly interested in the area of housing need and supply. I also work on the outcomes of Shelter’s work so that we can demonstrate our impact. Outside of work I am often found at the theatre or gigs and also sit on the committee of my local ecology centre.
What homes where?
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Getting homes built is a tricky business. The new National Planning Policy Framework encourages local based planning (rather than top down regional spatial strategies) and more local community engagement on plans and holding councils to account. A big concern is how to deal with local opposition to any new development plans. That’s a lot for local councils to take on at a time of severe cuts to their budgets, along with imminent decisions on who gets affordable housing and for … Read more