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UKNoticeOfficial ✓August 24, 2026· GOV.UK

Historic council housebuilding comeback to help families into secure homes

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What happened

The government announced its first wave of funding from its £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme. This initiative aims to support a comeback in historic council housebuilding. The funding is intended to help families secure homes.

Why it matters

This funding can lead to more available secure homes, offering stability for families. It restarts a historic practice of council housebuilding, potentially increasing the supply of social and affordable housing.

Who it affects

  • ›Families seeking secure homes
  • ›Government's Social and Affordable Homes Programme
  • ›Local councils building new homes
  • ›People in need of affordable housing
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