Here are ten ways mayors can tackle poverty through housing policy
“The new metropolitan mayors who are being elected in the UK this week will yield significant power. But can they do any better than their colleagues in Westminster when it comes to tackling poverty? Housing is perhaps one area where the new mayors will be able to make their mark. Two years ago, researchers found that there was ‘little consideration of social or environmental policy’ in the 38 city regional economic plans they reviewed. And further research in2016 showed that growth is not enough to secure falls in poverty.”