The Mayor of Liverpool City Region has unveiled a new initiative that will ‘revolutionise’ the housing sector as it delivers a number of public sector goals.
As part of the Future Homes LCR plan, Liverpool City Region will become a centre of excellence for zero-carbon, low-energy-cost homes. This will support the economy by tackling the bills that residents are forced to pay, whilst also reducing carbon emissions.
Commenting on the scheme, Mayor Steve Rotheram said:
“The country is in the throes of a housing crisis that is driving up prices, creating homelessness, and holding back our economic growth. For too long, we have faced national governments that have ignored the growing crisis, but we have a new government that wants to tackle it head on.
“Keir Starmer’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes is exactly the bold action we need, and I want as many of them to be built here in the Liverpool City Region as possible. With innovative solutions like modular construction, we can make a massive dent in that target and deliver homes faster, more affordably, and sustainably.
“As Mayor, I’m committed to overseeing an affordable housing revolution in our region – including the return of large-scale council house building. We’ve got the skills, the expertise, and the determination to make this a success, and we stand ready to work with the government and legislated providers to make it happen.
“Future Homes LCR shows exactly what’s possible when innovation and collaboration come together – creating a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.”
Alongside the scheme, a new style of home was unveiled to support those goals. The home will use modern methods of construction to deliver housing in a week, with heating, water and lighting bills ranging anywhere between zero and £124 per year.
This unveiling came at the Housing Community Summit, which is a joint event hosted by the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Housing Federation. Commenting on the plan, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute for Housing Gavin Smart said:
“It is great to see Future Homes LCR’s commitment to delivering more housing. Embracing modern methods of construction highlights how building can happen at pace to provide the much-needed homes this country needs which also makes a significant contribution towards our national carbon reduction ambitions. Not only providing a decent, safe and affordable place to live but also highlighting the varied and fulfilling career opportunities the housing sector provides.”
Image credit: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
