MP welcomes cash for housing
MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Stephen Phillips has welcomed Government funding to build more affordable homes in Lincolnshire.
Through the New Homes Bonus, North Kesteven District Council has been granted £1,141,129 this year to build much-needed housing in the local area, with South Kesteven District Council receiving £1,289,021.
The New Homes Bonus is a multi-billion pound programme that rewards communities when they accept more house building in their area. The Bonus includes an extra reward for building new affordable homes and for getting long-term empty homes back into use.
The Government says it has unveiled a range of measures to help first time buyers onto the housing ladder, provide support for millions who have been left languishing on social housing waiting lists and get construction on the move.
Mr Phillips said: “Labour led Britain into a housing crisis - the number of affordable homes fell, waiting lists almost doubled and first-time buyer numbers collapsed to their lowest level for a generation.
“House building is already up a quarter under this Government but there is more to do.
“I am delighted to welcome this funding for new homes in North and South Kesteven, which will help local people onto the housing ladder, provide more affordable housing and create local jobs.”
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