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SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Major grants for rented housing

Nearly £1.5 million of grants have been given to South Staffordshire Housing Association for the purchase and building of rented housing in Bilbrook, Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge and Kinver.

The grants have been made by the government backed Housing Corporation in partnership with South Staffordshire Council.

Just under £900,000 will be used to buy back council and housing association houses previously purchased by the tenants. The properties will be refurbished and rented to people on the association’s and local council’s waiting lists.

“These grants will help tackle the clear lack of affordable rented housing. They will help local people to find homes and not be forced to move away.” said Rob Bird, business development manager “We are delighted that once again we have been chosen to combat local housing problems by returning former council properties to the rented sector and providing new rented houses.”

This grant is one of a number received by the association, which is the largest local provider of affordable housing in South Staffordshire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rob Bird, business development manager on 01785 312000