In England alone, 1.8 million households are on waiting lists for affordable housing. An estimated 12.2 million people struggle to pay their rent or mortgage.

The average price of a home in England & Wales is now £175,000 – well beyond reach for most first-time buyers.

The need for affordable housing has never been greater.

It’s your council’s job to assess how many new affordable homes are needed in your area, and to use its powers to ensure that these are delivered.

Use our Local Housing Watch to check your council’s performance on ensuring the delivery of new affordable homes, and take action by email if you think they should be doing more.