Green Party launch local election campaign

What is the main goal of the plan discussed in the first section?

• To increase developer profits

• To build more luxury homes

• To reduce government involvement in housing

• To address the housing crisis and protect green spaces

Why is it important for councils to control housing development?

• To ensure homes are built in the right places with necessary infrastructure

• To allow developers to maximize profits

• To reduce the number of homes being built

• To increase taxes on new homes

What facilities are emphasized as necessary for building communities?

• High-end restaurants and cafes

• GP surgeries, bus services, schools, and leisure centers

• Shopping malls and cinemas

• Luxury gyms and private clubs

What immediate action does the Green Party propose to address housing affordability?

• Implement a rent freeze and eviction ban

• Privatize public housing

• Increase housing taxes

• Build more luxury apartments

What long-term measure is suggested to control rent in overheated housing markets?

• Encourage more private landlords

• Reduce the number of new homes being built

• Give councils the power to implement rent controls

• Increase interest rates