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A £6millon government cash boost to kick-start major construction projects in Hemel Hempstead which have stalled during the economic downturn has been welcomed by Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate Ayfer Orhan.
Two projects in Dacorum had been shortlisted for the funding which will see builders will be back on the job at the site of the Rosetta House, the former Jewish Care Home in Midland Road, and the former Sappi Graphics site in Belswains Lane.
Dacorum Borough Council has given permission at both sites for a combined total of almost 600 new properties, many of which will be affordable homes for rent.
“I welcome this news. It is proof that the government is taking action in these tough times to keep our economy moving in the right direction. It will give things a fillip locally, unlock potential, keep people in work and provide much needed skills-training,” said Ayfer Orhan.
She stressed however that the government’s action was neither a “gimmick nor a handout” pointing out this was the second phase of an already successful scheme that had been rolled out across Britain and that less than a fifth would consist of direct grant to support developers with most of the remainder made up of repayable loans or equity financing.
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Steve Cox
Notes for Editors:
· A total of £550 million of new funding is set to go towards 265 projects.
· 22,500 new homes will be built because of this new investment.
· The Kickstart Programme is to get building sites for residential housing which have stalled in the recession working again - to meet housing needs and the keep workers using their skills.
· The Programme aims to reinvigorate housebuilding, while at the same time supporting this generation of workers and giving the next generation the chance to gain new skills through apprenticeships.
· The Kickstart Programme is being delivered by the Government's national housing and regeneration body, the Homes and Communities Agency.
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