Housing organisations welcome region’s 60,000 new homes target to tackle crisis

Housing organisations across York and North Yorkshire have welcomed plans to build 60,000 new homes by 2035, including 25,000 affordable properties, as part of efforts to tackle the housing crisis.

The strategy, formally adopted by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority on 1 May, aims to accelerate housing development through partnership working with local councils, Homes England, housing providers, and developers.

York and North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith said:

 “The only way to tackle the housing crisis in York and North Yorkshire is to build our way out of it. We’re stepping up to build 60,000 new homes by 2035, with a firm commitment that 25,000 of these will be genuinely affordable.

“Working in close partnership with Homes England and the local councils, we’ll ensure we deliver the right homes in the right places with the right infrastructure.”

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Mayor’s Fund boosts men’s mental health projects

New funding from the Mayor’s men’s mental health fund will support more opportunities for men across York and North Yorkshire to improve their wellbeing.

A total of 23 projects have been awarded over £616,000 to boost mental health activities in community and workplace settings.

Funded projects across the region include a wellbeing programme for neurodivergent boys, nature‑based mental health support for men, new Men’s Pie Clubs to encourage connection and tailored support for men in farming through advice, community engagement, and peer support.

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Dozens of projects to benefit from active travel funding

Dozens of projects will benefit from a £4 million fund to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier and safer across York and North Yorkshire.

A total of 39 schemes, led by schools, community groups, councils and national park authorities, will improve routes, provide secure bike storage and offer training to boost confidence in active travel, helping tackle barriers such as safety concerns and limited access to facilities.

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