£20 million allocated to increase social housing supply

Daniel Bevan - Editor

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The Welsh Government has announced an additional £20 million investment to accelerate the delivery of social housing across Wales and help move people out of unsuitable temporary accommodation.

The funding will be allocated to the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP) this year, subject to Senedd approval in July.

The programme supports a range of housing solutions, including buying existing properties, converting buildings and bringing empty homes back into use, with the aim of providing stable homes more quickly.

The investment forms part of the Welsh Government’s target of delivering 20,000 new social homes and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation that is unsuitable for long-term living.

Cabinet Secretary for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian MS announced the funding during a visit to the Cae Bryn Hyfryd development in Llanrwst, Conwy. The scheme comprises 14 new social homes delivered by housing association Adra with Welsh Government grant support.

The Cabinet Minister said: “Everyone in Wales deserves a safe, stable home. This £20 million investment means we can get more people out of temporary accommodation and into quality homes more quickly.

“Visiting Cae Bryn Hyfryd today is a reminder of what is possible: sustainable, affordable homes that let people put down roots and stay connected to the communities they love.”

Lowri Budd, a tenant at the development, said: “We now have a house that we can really call our home and we couldn’t be happier.

“The house will make such a huge difference to our lives, we have somewhere that is safe and comfortable, in lovely surroundings, whilst still being part of the local community in Llanrwst. It really is a dream come true for us as a family.”

Huw Evans, Head of Development at Adra, said: “There has been a clear demand for affordable homes in this part of the Conwy Valley, a reflection of the demand for such homes across Wales.

“We have made a firm commitment to build up to 800 new homes across North Wales by 2030, homes that are safe, comfortable and energy efficient.”