West Yorkshire set to get 4,000 new homes in housebuilding programme
The Government is giving the region £441 MILLION for affordable housing
West Yorkshire is set to benefit from new funding to build 4,000 affordable homes as part of the government's £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
The initiative was announced today, 25th August, by the Prime Minister and Secretary of State, Angela Rayner, who unveiled nearly £10 billion in allocations to councils, housing associations, and other providers.
This marks the first wave of funding which will support the construction of over 70,000 homes nationwide.
West Yorkshire is expected to receive an estimated £441 million to build around 4,000 affordable homes.
The programme aims to assist families trapped in temporary accommodation and on long waiting lists.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham highlighted the importance of providing stable housing:
"No child should be raised in a hostel room and no family should wait ten years for a front door of their own."
Secretary of State Angela Rayner emphasised her personal experience with housing insecurity and the need to address the issue:
"I know how important fixing this is – because I’ve been there."
In line with the government's devolution agenda, local authorities are given increased control over housing investment, with over £2 billion expected for Mayoral areas outside of London.
This announcement is part of a broader effort to deliver 1.5 million homes during the current Parliament, emphasising council-led housebuilding.