Andy Burnham says Greater Manchester is ready to deliver 75,000 new homes in this parliament, supporting the national target of 1.5 million set by the new Government
This will include a plan to government for at least 10,000 truly affordable net-zero homes, helping to address the wider issues around affordable and supported homes at the heart of the housing crisis.
At the same time, Greater Manchester is pioneering a new approach to empowering renters, recognising best practice, and driving up standards in the private and social rented sectors, with the UK’s first Good Landlord Charter.
Good, safe, and affordable housing should be at the heart of any community, and is the foundation for sustainable economic growth and productivity – and Greater Manchester is going further than ever before in our efforts the tackle the housing crisis.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:
“Our message to the new government is: Greater Manchester is ready to build. We have a comprehensive plan for new homes and growth, connected by an integrated transport system in the Bee Network.
“But we know that new homes on their own won’t solve the housing crisis. Without good, safe housing, people cannot achieve their potential, and places cannot deliver growth.
“That’s why the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter will put power back into the hands of renters, along with developing a new right to a Property Check, while supporting and recognising the landlords who go above and beyond.”
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said:
“Regional mayors like Andy Burnham are central to our pledge to build 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. We are working in lock step with them to boost growth in every part of this country, giving them new powers get homes built and deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
“I’m completely behind Andy’s mission to build more affordable homes, and his support for renters. We will overhaul the private rented sector giving millions of tenants more security in their homes.”
