GM Mayor targets 10,000 new social homes by May 2028
Summary
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has set out a plan to deliver 10,000 new social homes by May 2028, supported by a new Public Sector Land Bank and funding expected through Homes England’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme. The announcement was made alongside a visit to a recently completed EPC A social housing scheme in Ashton-under-Lyne, which Craig cited as a model for energy-efficient, brownfield-led delivery.
Why it matters
The article highlights a potential pipeline of publicly owned sites that could create opportunities for residential development, particularly for affordable and social housing. Surveyors may see increased demand for site identification, feasibility work, valuation, and development advice across Greater Manchester.
Key points
- Greater Manchester aims to deliver 10,000 new social homes by May 2028.
- A Public Sector Land Bank will assemble sites owned by local authorities and government bodies for affordable housing.
- The Stamford Street Central scheme in Ashton-under-Lyne is presented as a delivery model: brownfield, energy efficient, and affordable.
- Funding remains a constraint, alongside land availability and skilled labour capacity.
- SMEs and local supply chains are expected to play a role in delivery.
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