The We Society S6 Ep3: How to make housing fair with Vicky Spratt and Auriol Miller
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Jul 24, 2024 Vicky Spratt, housing correspondent for the inewspaper, and Auriol Miller, CEO of Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, tackle the UK's housing crisis. They discuss the staggering number of 1.3 million people on social housing waiting lists and the government's failure to address rising homelessness. Vicky shares insights from her acclaimed book on the rental crisis, while Auriol emphasizes the urgent need for affordable housing in Wales. Together, they advocate for integrated solutions and community involvement to create stability and accessibility for all.
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Interconnected Housing Issues
- All housing problems are interconnected and must be addressed holistically.
- Homelessness, high costs, and exploitative practices are all intertwined.
Social Housing is Key
- Social housing is crucial for a healthy population and economy.
- A lack of social housing correlates directly with homelessness and families in unaffordable private rentals.
New-Build Problems
- Vicky Spratt visited new-build homes with poor quality and safety issues.
- This shows that old housing stock isn't the only problem.