Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton secured a Parliamentary debate on affordable housing supply in the South West.


The debate was requested by the MP, following a meeting with Homes for the South West, a coalition
 of 11 of the largest registered 
providers of
 social housing
 in the region as 
to how to increase the
 supply of
 affordable housing in
 the region.

Mr Warburton said: “The South West is a wonderful place to live and work, but it is becoming increasingly unaffordable for local people to own or rent a home. Many are being priced out of areas where they’ve lived for their entire lives.”

“We need more sustainable, affordable and social homes and now is the time for action. Investing in affordable housing supply will help our region’s economy recover after the covid-19 pandemic and create more opportunities for local people.”

Homes for the South West chairman and Curo Chief Executive Victor da Cunha said: “Our members are committed to building 25,000 new homes over the next five years, but we can do so much more with support from government. Around 27% of the country’s second homes are now located in the South West, and building more homes here will not only help to tackle the housing crisis in our region, but also drive investment in the local economy, new jobs and skills.”

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