More than 40 new homes for refugees are being provided in South Gloucestershire by the end of the month. South Gloucestershire Council is working with housing partners, including Bromford, to deliver the 43 new homes.
They will be specifically for refugees from Ukraine or Afghanistan who are at risk of homelessness or living in bridging accommodation. A range of both new and existing homes across the district are being provided to meet the need of the resettlement households.
The new affordable housing has been funded by £6.8 million allocated from the Government's new Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) and the council has said it aims to deliver the homes before the end of March 2024.
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Claire Young, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: "We are delighted to see these additional affordable homes provided, which will help refugees in the area find a suitable and settled place to live.
"This is a collaborative project delivered locally by the council's Housing Enabling Team in cooperation with our Resettling Communities and HomeChoice teams, who I send thanks to, as well as to partners from the housing associations.
"I'm pleased this funding has not only provided housing for the immediate need but will also help reduce pressure on our local services, benefiting people across South Gloucestershire. This is a significant amount of money invested in the area, which will provide a great boost to the local economy."
Felicity Hill, project manager at Bromford, said: "As the biggest housing association in South Gloucestershire we're delighted to be working with the council to provide homes to those who have fled conflict in Ukraine and Afghanistan. By working closely with our development partners we have used the funding to acquire 18 additional properties in areas where we already have a strong presence. This ensures that not only will we be providing people with safe, secure and affordable place to live, but will be able to help them thrive in their new homes as well."
