Burnham Shifts Affordable Homes Fund Allocation, Broadening Housing Support

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has adjusted his strategy for the £10 billion Affordable Homes Programme, moving away from an exclusive focus on building social homes. The revised plan will now allocate approximately 40% of the fund to a broader range of housing types, including sheltered accommodation and shared ownership schemes.

This adjustment aligns with the current government's policy under Prime Minister Starmer, signaling a shift in Burnham's initial proposal to exclusively prioritize social home construction. The ten-year programme aims to increase the availability of various subsidized housing options across England, reflecting a more inclusive approach to addressing housing needs.