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Council Approves Housing Plan

Source: http://www.govopps.co.uk

Midlothian Council has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan for 2019/20 – 2023/24 (November 13th).This identifies locations for 2,202 affordable homes to be built in Midlothian over the next five years. The new homes are being developed by Midlothian Council and local housing associations. The Plan also notes that the Scottish Government is supporting new development by providing a record high in the level of funding for new housing, with £8.1 million of grant funding allocated to housing developments in Midlothian during the current year. However, the Plan identifies that an increased level of Scottish Government funding will be required in order that the total number of homes can be built during the period of the Plan.