Council continues efforts to increase social housing stock
Council continues efforts to increase social housing stock -- Pembrokeshire County Council is continuing efforts to increase its social housing stock in response to the current housing challenges faced in the County.
As of the end of March, there were 5545 people on the housing register. With an increased demand to provide urgent temporary housing following changes to Welsh Government policy, the Council is now using its own stock as well as B&B and other private hostel arrangements.
The Council has been and continues to proactively acquire properties, including ex-council ‘buy backs’ to add to its housing stock by using its own as well as Welsh Government funding.
This funding has been allocated to the Council in recognition of the housing pressures being faced through lack of affordable accommodation and the demands on social housing stock. Therefore the Council is urging anyone considering selling their property to get in touch.
Last year, the Council purchased 57 properties when presented with a unique opportunity.
Cllr Michelle Bateman, the Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Given the large numbers of people on the housing register I’m pleased to see that the Council is pushing on with efforts to increase the number of properties that are available.
“Each property we acquire is another home for people and families on the housing register in Pembrokeshire and makes such a positive impact on their lives.
“We are keen to acquire affordable housing that meet our needs across the County and therefore invite anyone considering selling their property to contact the Housing department on 01437 764551.”
Council continues efforts to increase social housing stock
Council continues efforts to increase social housing stock
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Pembrokeshire County Council is continuing efforts to increase its social housing stock in response to the current housing challenges faced in the County.
As of the end of March, there were 5545 people on the housing register. With an increased demand to provide urgent temporary housing following changes to Welsh Government policy, the Council is now using its own stock as well as B&B and other private hostel arrangements.
The Council has been and continues to proactively acquire properties, including ex-council ‘buy backs’ to add to its housing stock by using its own as well as Welsh Government funding.
This funding has been allocated to the Council in recognition of the housing pressures being faced through lack of affordable accommodation and the demands on social housing stock. Therefore the Council is urging anyone considering selling their property to get in touch.
Last year, the Council purchased 57 properties when presented with a unique opportunity.
Cllr Michelle Bateman, the Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Given the large numbers of people on the housing register I’m pleased to see that the Council is pushing on with efforts to increase the number of properties that are available.
“Each property we acquire is another home for people and families on the housing register in Pembrokeshire and makes such a positive impact on their lives.
“We are keen to acquire affordable housing that meet our needs across the County and therefore invite anyone considering selling their property to contact the Housing department on 01437 764551.”
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