What is the total number of houses provided to local authorities in light of the Leasing Scheme Wales, broken down by local authority?
As of 16th September, local authorities reported there are 280 properties leased through Leasing Scheme Wales (LSW) and the earlier LSW Pathfinder pilot. The table below shows the number in each local authority.
|
Local Authority |
Overall number of properties |
|
Anglesey |
10 |
|
Bridgend |
6 |
|
Cardiff |
86 |
|
Carmarthenshire |
6 |
|
Ceredigion |
12 |
|
Conwy |
32 |
|
Denbighshire |
20 |
|
Gwynedd |
21 |
|
Merthyr |
3 |
|
Pembrokeshire |
19 |
|
Newport |
6 |
|
RCT |
39 |
|
Wrexham |
20 |
|
Totals |
280 |
There are no expired leases under Leasing Scheme Wales.
Houses provided through Leasing Scheme Wales contribute towards the 20,000 target for social homes to rent. The rent is set at the Local Housing Allowance rate and the property is under the control of the local authority.