AM welcomes government cash boost for affordable homes in NPT
3 Chwefror 2009
Neath-based Plaid Cymru Assembly Member, Bethan Jenkins has welcomed news that the Welsh Assembly Government is to invest £708,427 to deliver additional affordable homes in Neath Port Talbot.
The Welsh Assembly Government has agreed a £15million deal with housing associations in local authority areas throughout Wales to deliver up to 300 new affordable homes, and the £15million is the first instalment of the £42million announced last December.
Speaking today, Ms Jenkins said:
“I very much welcome this announcement made by Plaid’s Deputy Minister for Housing. This will not only increase the supply of affordable homes but also help liquidity in the construction industry and keep people in jobs.
The extra money will go to registered social landlords, including housing associations, in the 22 local authorities areas across Wales and allow local authorities and housing associations working in partnership to respond to the current economic situation.
Ms Jenkins added:
“I am also very pleased that this announcement takes the Plaid-driven government another step closer to delivering its promise of delivering 6,500 new affordable homes. As people face challenges with housing and employment, they can be assured that Plaid Cymru is on their side.”
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Notes to Editors
SCIF investment
The Assembly Government has allocated an extra £42 million from the SCIF to boost the creation of affordable homes. The money will be spent via the 22 Local Authorities in Wales over three years.
£15million will be spent in 2008/09. The notional breakdown is:
Local Authority
Notional SCIF Allocation
Blaenau Gwent
£361,013
Bridgend
£656,291
Caerphilly
£840,723
Cardiff
£1,556,142
Carmarthenshire
£907,228
Ceredigion
£387,902
Conwy
£596,687
Denbighshire
£484,742
Flintshire
£720,359
Gwynedd
£652,313
Isle of Anglesey
£360,401
Merthyr Tydfil
£283,765
Monmouthshire
£441,410
Neath Port Talbot
£708,427
Newport
£694,421
Pembrokeshire
£636,562
Powys
£677,571
Rhondda Cynon Taf
£1,161,770
Swansea
£1,172,013
Torfaen
£444,175
Vale of Glamorgan
£606,942
Wrexham
£649,141
£15,000,000
