Statement in response to Government announcement in Comprehensive Spending Review of support for council homes and other social housing.
Cllr Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council, said: “The news of tens of billions for new genuinely affordable homes and a 10-year rent settlement for council housing is the kind of bold, radical action that our country so badly needed.
"This is a turning point for communities across our country. It will lift thousands of families out of homelessness and overcrowded homes, and will give councils the certainty and income we need to raise standards in our existing council homes too.
"We are delighted that the government has listened to our call from our coalition of 112 councils. We can now work to turn the tide on the housing crisis that has held so many lives back.”