16 July 2024
Summary: Meeting focuses on MTVH services in Cambridge and the need for urgent action to tackle the housing crisis.
We were delighted to welcome new Environment Minister, Daniel Zeichner MP, to Queensway, Cambridge. Queensway is a mixed tenure MTVH estate of 79 homes, ranging from studio apartments to three-bedroom homes, of which 51 are for social rent and 28 are leasehold. The local housing team at Queensway have known Daniel for many years and have enjoyed a collaborative and supportive relationship with him.
It was clear from our meeting that Daniel understands the housing crisis and its impact across our communities. It was great to hear about the important role that DEFRA will play in planning reform as the department works to remap land use across the country. We were also really encouraged to hear Daniel’s support for building more social housing, which supports the sustainability of communities, and for bringing greater stability and security to the sector.
We’re looking forward to continuing our positive relationship with Daniel as the work continues to address one of the greatest challenges of our time.