Work has begun on two sites in Swinton and Irlam to bring 38 “much-needed” affordable homes to Salford.
The houses are being built in response to Salford’s current homelessness crisis. There were 4,737 households on Salford Council’s housing waiting list in November last year, with only 965 homes advertised as being available throughout the whole of 2023 by local housing providers.
The number of households placed in temporary accommodation while they await a permanent offer reached 666 – including 912 children – on January 3 in 2024.
The £3.2 million White Lion scheme will provide 18 affordable homes in Swinton, as well as 20 new apartments on the Allotment Road development in Irlam.
The 18 homes available for social rent in Swinton will consist of 13 one-bedroom homes, and five two-bedroom homes.
The 20 homes being built on Allotment Road in Irlam will consist of 10 one-bedroom apartments, and 10 two-bedroom apartments. Again, they will all be available for social rent.
The construction of the two developments, which is managed by the company ForHousing, is set to be completed by 2025.
Nigel Sedman, executive director of homes at ForHousing, said: “We’re committed to making a positive impact in the local community and on the lives of social housing tenants in Salford.
“The Swinton and Irlam developments stand as a testament to our unwavering dedication to addressing the urgent demand for genuinely affordable homes.
“Our focus goes beyond bricks and mortar; creating homes that are not only affordable but quality and well-maintained homes where tenants feel safe, secure and can thrive.”
Work has also begun on the new £3 million social housing development in Walkden.
The 18-home development will consist of 12 one-bedroom homes and six two-bedroom homes, all for social rent.
With a total scheme value of £3.2 million, the Walkden development has received £1.3 million in external funding from Homes England and is set for completion in summer 2025.
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