More homes a council priority

PROVIDING more affordable homes in Carmarthenshire has been a key priority for the council for a number of years. We have seen a huge demand for housing, especially affordable housing, in the last few years, and the pandemic has made the situation even worse. But we have an exciting plan to increase the supply of affordable homes for rent and sale in all areas of the county and are supporting the delivery of over 2,000 additional homes across the county over the next five years. It is about providing good-quality homes at affordable rents and prices so those on low incomes can continue to live in homes in the communities they want to live in.

We will ensure we deliver the right homes in the right places, providing affordable homes for young and working-age people in both rural and urban areas, helping them to remain in the county, increasing footfall in our towns and protecting the Welsh language and culture in rural areas.

We’ll also make sure the homes we build are energy-efficient, with the latest renewable technology, which not only helps support our target to become net zero carbon by 2030, but will make our tenants’ homes warmer, more comfortable, and cheaper to run.

But it’s not just about building homes – we will be investing over £300m and this will give a huge boost to the local economy, creating jobs and supporting the county’s recovery from the pandemic. It will help regenerate our communities and provide apprenticeships and training opportunities in the construction industry.

We have four new housing developments completing over the next few weeks in Garreglwyd, Pembrey; Dylan, Llanelli; Gwynfryn, Ammanford; and Glanmor Terrace, Burry Port. That’s an additional 100 homes for people on our housing register who are in greatest need.

I am very proud of what is being achieved and I hope it will create a lasting legacy for years to come.