Plan for change - milestones for a mission-led government
The Plan for Change document was presented to Parliament on 5 December 2024 and sets out the changes the government wants to make and its plans to achieve them.
The 'Kickstart economic growth' missions includes a:
“…hugely ambitious milestone of building 1.5 million safe and decent homes in England this Parliament.” It goes on to stipulate that these new homes “…must deliver for aspiring owners and renters, and provide secure, affordable and quality homes for all.”
The government has built on the ambitions of the Plan for Change document subsequent announcements of funding, including a £20m investment to support the delivery of community-led housing, consulting on reforms to the Right to Buy and a £2 billion investment to deliver up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes.
In January 2025, the government published plans for a 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, which will deliver:
“…a cross-cutting 10 year strategy for the UK’s social, economic and housing infrastructure to support a flourishing modern economy, drive growth, deliver net zero….”
The government is currently seeking views from stakeholders and the final strategy is due to be published in June 2025. The Infrastructure Strategy will lead to sector specific plans being produced, including a long-term housing strategy.