Housing Stockport 2026-09-07

2026-09-07

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Q1 Partial Answer

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Stockport has a significant housing shortage, with nearly 10,000 households on the waiting list and high levels of residential tower blocks. The council has spent over £2 million on temporary accommodation for those without homes. Residents are concerned about the condition of their ageing high-rise homes.

What steps are being taken to help increase levels of housing stock in Stockport constituency?

Angela Rayner

We are building homes through the £39 billion social and affordable homes programme, the £16 billion National Housing Bank, and planning reforms. Stockport has received £258 million from the national housing delivery fund and interventions have been made to ensure local plan consultation for Stockport.

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Q2 Partial Answer

Navendu Mishra

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Stockport has nearly 10,000 households on the waiting list and high levels of residential tower blocks. The council has spent over £2 million on temporary accommodation for those without homes. Residents are concerned about the condition of their ageing high-rise homes.

Will the Department support councils to build new social homes and invest in existing housing stock so everyone has a safe, decent home?

Angela Rayner

We are supporting councils with the social and affordable homes programme for new homes and a 10-year rent settlement alongside warm homes funding for existing homes.