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On the AirAuthor: Stonewater
On the Air, brought to you by leading housing provider Stonewater, will bring together key industry figures, colleagues and customers, for some lively conversations about what matters most in social housing. In 2024 we're back with Series 5! 6 brand new episodes covering the future of social housing, keeping up with the impact of the new government, environment and what the needs to be done to address the current and future challenges. New episodes are released bimonthly and you'll get all the latest from host Paula Palmer and her guests from across the sector. Subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they land. Language: en Genres: Business, Documentary, Non-Profit, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S6 Ep2 Are new towns the answer to the housing crisis?
Episode 2
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
In this episode of Stonewater’s On the Air podcast, host Paula Palmer explores whether new towns can truly address the UK’s housing crisis. The discussion begins with Lord Richard Best, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on New Towns, who shares insights from his extensive housing career and emphasizes the importance of linking housing with jobs, transport, and green spaces, while also touching on the need for flexible approaches to green belt reform and sustainable design principles.Maurice Lange, Analyst at the Centre for Cities, adds an economic perspective, highlighting how proximity to cities drives growth and why location is critical for long-term success, and; finally, Matt Crucefix, Stonewater’s Director of Development (South and West), outlines opportunities for housing associations to influence planning early whilst discussing the challenges around planning reform, the need for collaboration between developers and councils, and how design codes can balance sustainability with affordability.
