West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled plans to boost the number of houses in the region and to improve the quality of the area’s housing stock.
There are nearly 90,000 households in West Yorkshire on council waiting lists for housing.
A further 63,000 homes are also at risk of flooding and only 23% of homes are well-insulated.
The West Yorkshire Strategic Place Partnership could see up to 40,000 homes built over the next few decades, according to Mayor Brabin.
Projects are also underway to improve the quality of homes through better insulation and cheaper, greener sources of energy, such as solar panels and heat pumps.
‘Thousands of people across our region are stuck on waiting lists, or forced to live in unsuitable homes,’ said Mayor Brabin.
‘Having a safe and secure place to call home should be a fundamental right of everyone, which is why we need everyone to have their say.
‘Together with our partners, we will create greener, more vibrant communities where people feel safe and are proud to call West Yorkshire home.’
