Salford Targets Empty Homes for Homeless Families

Salford’s bold new plan tackles homelessness head-on by reviving 48 empty homes in Year One—thanks to a $1.5 million GMCA grant—creating temporary housing for families while two new officers hunt down vacant properties. The bulk of funds fuels a “lease and repair” scheme, covering repairs in exchange for short-term use, with a long-term goal of 150 homes. Mayor Paul Dennett calls it a major victory after tough negotiations, noting even fewer empty homes don’t mean the crisis is over. Meanwhile, a separate $5 million Ministry of Housing award over four years will buy new social housing units—including emergency and family homes—to slash reliance on costly hotel stays. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22eddfc62adf80b6