G15 Chair responds to confirmation of a £1.5bn boost to help affordable and social housing in London

In response to the Mayor's confirmation of a new £1.5 billion boost to help accelerate affordable and social housing across the capital, Ian McDermott, Peabody CEO and Chair of G15 said:

"Tackling London’s housing crisis is a shared mission for government, the Mayor and housing associations, and this announcement reflects the strength of the partnership. This low-cost, long-term funding will have a positive impact alongside the ten-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme and support and accelerate delivery in the years ahead. 

At Peabody and across the G15, we’ll continue to do all we can with the Mayor and the boroughs to help reduce homelessness and overcrowding and meet urgent housing need across the capital".

Read the full article on the London.gov.uk website here

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