To accelerate the delivery of social housing, we will establish Unnos – a new national development body and social housing enabler. Unnos will work closely with local authorities and housing associations and will be responsible for:
- Land assembly and site identification – acting as a broker to find, acquire and de-risk sites for social housing, and guiding the use of compulsory purchase powers.
- Assisting with planning applications and project management, and helping projects comply with rules and standards.
- Facilitating access to funding and helping projects secure investment.
- Connecting projects with local suppliers, contractors and service providers, and supporting procurement processes.
- Encouraging innovation in social housing, including in construction methods and procurement of home-sourced building materials.