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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Jonathan Bunn

Waiting times for large social homes hit 100 years in some areas – analysis

Social housing for families requiring at least three bedrooms is in short supply (PA) - (PA Wire)

Acute shortages of larger social housing suitable for families mean it would now take more than 100 years to clear waiting lists in some places, according to analysis of official figures.

Amid concerns about the suitability, safety and costs of temporary accommodation, the research found that in the nine council areas with the most acute challenges, it would take at least 67 years to allocate permanent social housing to all households in need of at least three bedrooms.

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