Sajid Javid announced infrastructure revolution

Chancellor Sajid Javid has announced more than £250 million funding for vital infrastructure that will unlock over 20,000 homes nationwide.

From the Housing Infrastructure Fund, the will pay for roads, schools, public transport and utilities in seven places across the Midlands, the East of England and South East. This money will ensure new homes can be built in areas of high demand where people want to live, connecting businesses with their workforce – boosting jobs, growth and living standards.

Javid said: “When I was Housing Secretary I set this fund up to help ensure homes can be built in areas that need it the most, and enable people to live where they want. I have now launched an infrastructure revolution and this step-change in funding will ensure that all parts of the country benefit as we level-up opportunities. This £250 million will increase the number of houses available to buy and help support people to achieve their dream of home ownership.”

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick added: “This government is committed to buildings the houses this country needs, so that more people can realise the dream of owning their own home. This funding will ensure that communities have the right infrastructure to enable new homes to be built, such as road and transport improvements.”