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Council on target for affordable housing
Affordable housing targets are being met in West Oxfordshire, new figures reveal.
In the first quarter of 2017, a total of 24 new homes have been built by Sovereign Housing Association in the District.
They comprise of 20 properties in New Road, Bampton and four in Swinbrook Road, Carterton.
West Oxfordshire District Council has committed to delivering 133 affordable homes in the 2017/18 financial year.
Cllr Colin Dingwall, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “There is a real need for affordable housing in West Oxfordshire, so these figures are very encouraging.
“We are making every effort to ensure families can live and work in the District without worrying about the cost of their home.”
Posted : 27/09/2017 16:27:53
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