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Carmarthenshire County Council Exceeds Target for Affordable Homes

Strategic Insights

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Carmarthenshire County Council is leading the way in affordable housing in Wales, with over 1,400 homes delivered since 2022. The council's commitment to delivering quality homes for local people is reflected in its Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan, which aims to provide over 2,000 affordable homes by 2027. The council's approach to increasing the supply of affordable homes is vital in meeting local housing need and reducing homelessness, a challenge faced by all councils in Wales.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council aims to deliver over 2,000 affordable homes by 2027, with over 1,400 homes already delivered since 2022.
  • The council's target for 2025/26 is to deliver 370 additional homes using a range of affordable housing solutions, including new build programmes, homes purchased on the open market, and empty homes brought back into use.
  • The council's new build programme features modern accommodation for local people throughout the county, including in Burry Port, St Clears, Llandybie, Llandybydder, Ammanford, Llanelli, and Carmarthen.
  • The council is also actively working towards its net zero carbon targets, with no fossil fuels used in new build council developments.
  • The Transforming Tyisha project aims to transform five key sites within the ward to deliver quality, modern, and energy-efficient housing and community facilities.
  • The council's investment in homes and communities includes the HRA Business Plan, which allocates nearly £50m of capital funding to the affordable housing programme over the next three years.
  • The council's Affordable Housing Programme is expected to continue thriving, providing suitable homes for single people, couples, families, and people with additional support needs.
  • The council's cabinet member, Cllr Linda Davies Evans, said the council continued to deliver quality homes for local people and exceeded targets to deliver affordable homes throughout the county.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,400 homes delivered since 2022
  • Target to deliver 370 additional homes in 2025/26
  • 5 developments under construction in Llanelli, Kidwelly, and Llansteffan
  • 160 new homes to be delivered within 36 months
  • £50m of capital funding allocated to the affordable housing programme over the next three years
  • 2,000 affordable homes aimed to be delivered by 2027

Sources:

  • "Have your say on the future of Carmarthenshire's towns" by Tenby Today (exact article name, no date provided)
  • "Gas upgrades in Carmarthenshire: What to know" by Tenby Today (exact article name, no date provided)
  • "Carmarthenshire's EV charging trial expands to more homes" by Tenby Today (exact article name, no date provided)
  • "Share your views on Carmarthenshire school changes" by Tenby Today (exact article name, no date provided)

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