June 26, 2026 - 174 views
An extra £20 million is being invested to help deliver more social housing across Wales, with the aim of moving people out of homelessness and unsuitable temporary accommodation more quickly.
The Welsh Government announced the funding will be allocated to the Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme (TACP) this year, subject to Senedd approval in July.
The programme supports a range of projects designed to increase the supply of affordable homes as quickly as possible, including buying existing properties, converting buildings and bringing long-term empty homes back into use.
The latest investment forms part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to deliver 20,000 new social homes and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation that is not suitable for long-term living.
As part of the announcement, Cabinet Secretary for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, visited the Cae Bryn Hyfryd development in Llanrwst, where 14 new social homes have been built by Adra with Welsh Government grant support.
The development highlights the growing need for affordable housing in rural communities, where local people can often struggle to find homes they can afford while remaining close to family, work and schools.
Speaking during the visit, Siân Gwenllian said everyone in Wales deserves “a safe, stable home” and that the additional funding would help more people move from temporary accommodation into quality homes more quickly.
She said the Cae Bryn Hyfryd development showed what could be achieved by creating sustainable, affordable homes that allow people to put down roots while staying connected to the communities they love.
One of the new tenants, Lowri Budd, said moving into the development had transformed life for her family.
She said: “We now have a house that we can really call our home and we couldn’t be happier. The house will make such a huge difference to our lives – we have somewhere that is safe and comfortable, in lovely surroundings, whilst still being part of the local community in Llanrwst. It really is a dream come true for us as a family.”
Huw Evans, Head of Development at Adra, said there had been strong demand for affordable housing in the Conwy Valley, reflecting the need seen across Wales.
He added that Adra remains committed to building up to 800 new homes across North Wales by 2030, providing safe, comfortable and energy-efficient homes for local communities.
The latest funding announcement comes as councils and housing associations continue to face growing demand for social housing, with rising housing costs and increasing pressures on temporary accommodation across Wales.
