Housing Minister Brandon Lewis has announced new powers
for councils to help them build new affordable homes across the country. The
minister confirmed that 22 councils will be able to borrow an additional £122
million over the next 2 years to deliver over 1,700 new affordable homes and
support local growth. But with £178 million still up for grabs, Mr Lewis argued
that more councils should be putting themselves forward – especially as many
have asked for the very borrowing powers that are being offered. Read more on
the CLG website.
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