The building blocks for new affordable homes in Bracknell Forest have been put in place thanks to a new partnership which has just launched.
Bracknell Forest Council has joined with four housing organisations and partnerships to deliver new affordable properties in the borough so more families have the chance to live in an affordable home either to rent or buy.
As well as Bracknell Forest Council, the partnership consists of:
•Thames Valley Housing with Bracknell Forest Homes
•Sovereign Housing with Ability Housing
•Radian
•One Housing
The group will work to a protocol whereby over 300 new affordable homes will be delivered within the borough over the next three years. The housing objectives of the council are to be met in addressing local housing needs through low cost home ownership and rented accommodation.
Simon Hendey, chief officer for Bracknell housing, said: "By working together we are able to deliver new affordable homes for families in the borough over the next three years – which is a great leap forward for families needing a home but who can’t necessarily afford to purchase one of their own."
Cllr Dale Birch, executive member for adult social care, health and housing, said: "We are on track to meet our affordable housing target for this year and the partnership will make greater strides into providing the affordable housing the borough needs. Many of the housing partners have many years of experience which we will be able to capitalise on and so I look forward to working closely with everyone involved over the next three years."
Bracknell Forest Council