William Eichler 11 July 2024

West Yorkshire mayor unveils plans to deliver 38,000 homes

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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled plans to deliver more than 38,000 homes across the region over the next 15 years.

The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040 identifies previously developed land where new housing can be delivered in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

The strategy aims to build on the progress made since the devolution of the £90m Brownfield Housing Fund to the region, according to Mayor Brabin.

‘Our fifteen year housing strategy gives us the long-term, joined-up approach we need to tackle this intolerable housing crisis, ensuring that everyone has a safe and secure place to call home,’ she said.

‘Growing up in a good quality council flat we didn’t have to worry about unaffordable rent, mould on our walls or the looming threat of a no-fault eviction, and no one else should have to either.

‘Housing is a basic human right and the foundation for a good and healthy life. By working in lock-step with the new government and our brilliant local housing partners, we will deliver a new dawn for housebuilding across West Yorkshire.’

For more on the new government's housing strategy, check out: The Grey Belt: Is it the panacea that is needed?

To find out more about what local government stakeholders want from the new government, check out our guide, Transforming Local Government: A Strategic Guide for Labour. Download your complimentary copy now!

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