Date published: 17 July 2024
Following the General Election earlier this month, today marked the official start of the parliamentary year, with the State Opening of Parliament ceremony and the new Labour government’s first King’s Speech.
In response to the announcements made in the King’s Speech, Stonewater Chief Executive, Nicholas Harris, said:
“We are pleased to see that in the King’s Speech today, similar to during the General Election campaign, the Labour government is committed to increasing the number of new homes being built. However, we eagerly await further, more defined details of exactly how the government will achieve its targets.
“Giving more decision-making power to local government and authorities as well as reforming the planning process will be a positive step in increasing housebuilding across the country, something that Stonewater will be eager to continue our involvement in, particularly in the provision of affordable, safe and energy-efficient homes for people that need them most.
“We are also interested to hear more detail on the targets for net zero and clean energy, which will not only help preserve our planet but also support customers with lower energy bills and warmer homes.”
