New Towns Taskforce
(asked on 16th July 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to implement the recommendations of the New Towns Taskforce; and by when they expect to do so.
Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.