John Healey: Further Funding For More Houses To Help Tackle Waiting Lists

Housing Minister John Healey today announced that in October he confirmed the release of a further £290m that should build almost 5,500 affordable homes across the country, helping to tackle housing waiting list pressures, boost the construction industry and support over 6000 jobs. Mr Healey said that this latest instalment of Government cash to build more affordable homes brings total Government support for housebuilding since June to £1.8bn. Projects right across the country will feel the benefit of today's £290m cash, delivering almost 5,500 more affordable homes across 149 local authority areas. The funding will be distributed through the Homes and Communities Agency, the Government's housing delivery body. Find more details on the CLG website