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Future PM Burnham to Nationally Expand Manchester Empty-Home Scheme

7/13/2026

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Andy Burnham, soon to be Prime Minister, will expand his Manchester empty-homes programme nationally.
England has over one million empty homes while 176,000 children live in temporary accommodation.
Southwark Council says 599 of 974 Aylesbury Estate units are empty, yet 1,041 homes have been built toward a 4,200-unit goal.
Notting Hill Genesis claims it fulfilled all Southwark Council commitments despite pandemic delays, a High Court review and revised safety guidance.

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Andy Burnham, soon to be Prime Minister, will expand his Manchester empty-homes programme nationally.
England has over one million empty homes while 176,000 children live in temporary accommodation.
Southwark Council says 599 of 974 Aylesbury Estate units are empty, yet 1,041 homes have been built toward a 4,200-unit goal.
Notting Hill Genesis claims it fulfilled all Southwark Council commitments despite pandemic delays, a High Court review and revised safety guidance.