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Local people must lobby for more housing says NHF

Local people must say ‘Yes to Homes’ to repair the South West housing market according to a report by the National Housing Federation (NHF).

The report by the NHF, an industry body which represents the providers of affordable housing in the UK, claims that a shortage of affordable homes resulting in rising house prices means that the South West housing market is now at ‘breaking point...

Government funding will help refurbish empty homes in Plymouth

Plymouth is to benefit from £660,000 of government funding to help refurbish and bring back into use empty properties and commercial premises.

Plymouth City Council supported the national housing charity Chapter 1 in the bid for the money which will be used to create a scheme of 30 affordable homes.

Cabinet member for Finance whose portfolio includes strategic housing,...

Plymouth City Council welcomes Sherford funding

A multi-million pound package of Government support to unlock development at Sherford and create a new community as well as thousands of jobs has been welcomed by Plymouth City Council.

Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced a £32 million funding injection for the new town which will bring forward the delivery of 5,500 new homes and help create 5,000 local jobs.

Councillor Mark...

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