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Burnham Announces £11.7 M, 10k Homes, Landlord Charter

5/21/2026

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The £1 billion Manchester Good Growth Fund, launched in 2025, has spurred housing and infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester.
Mayor Andy Burnham announced £11.7 million for councils to compulsorily purchase empty homes for homeless families.
Burnham introduced the Good Landlord Charter with retrofit funding for rogue landlords.
He pledged 10,000 council homes by 2028 and advocated a national Housing First approach.

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The £1 billion Manchester Good Growth Fund, launched in 2025, has spurred housing and infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester.
Mayor Andy Burnham announced £11.7 million for councils to compulsorily purchase empty homes for homeless families.
Burnham introduced the Good Landlord Charter with retrofit funding for rogue landlords.
He pledged 10,000 council homes by 2028 and advocated a national Housing First approach.