Up to 1,000 new homes planned for Reading

Plans to build up to 1,000 new homes across Reading over the next 30 years will be looked at during a future meeting of the local council, news reports in the local business media were able to reveal.

The council initiative aims to meet the growing need for affordable housing in the borough. If these preliminary proposals are approved, planning will start immediately for the first phase of the project, which includes more than 100 new homes being built.

Councillor Richard Davies, lead member for housing, commented on the announcement: "The addition of up to 1,000 homes – alongside continued improvements to our existing accommodation – represents a significant investment," he said.

"This, on top of the newly delivered 40 homes for older people at Cedar Court and the recently announced Supported Living Scheme nearby, demonstrates this council’s on-going commitment to providing good quality affordable housing for people in our town."

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