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More than £100m is to be spent on improving Wales' stock of social housing, the Welsh government has announced. | More than £100m is to be spent on improving Wales' stock of social housing, the Welsh government has announced. |
The money will be available for councils and housing associations to improve homes, as well as creating jobs and training opportunities. | The money will be available for councils and housing associations to improve homes, as well as creating jobs and training opportunities. |
There is a five year target for bringing 200,000 social homes up to quality and safety standards. | There is a five year target for bringing 200,000 social homes up to quality and safety standards. |
But Plaid Cymru said there was no "additional money" in the announcement. | |
Improvement work could include replacing boilers to new kitchens and bathrooms. | |
More than two thirds of social housing in Wales - nearly 150,000 homes - meet the 2020 quality target. | More than two thirds of social housing in Wales - nearly 150,000 homes - meet the 2020 quality target. |
Housing minister Lesley Griffiths has already signalled her intention to end right to buy in Wales to prevent the loss of local authority housing stock. | Housing minister Lesley Griffiths has already signalled her intention to end right to buy in Wales to prevent the loss of local authority housing stock. |
Ms Griffiths said: "Investment in people's homes has a far reaching impact - it is vital in improving the nation's health and creating jobs and training opportunities." | Ms Griffiths said: "Investment in people's homes has a far reaching impact - it is vital in improving the nation's health and creating jobs and training opportunities." |
She added the Welsh government was also investing more than £400m in affordable homes. | She added the Welsh government was also investing more than £400m in affordable homes. |
However, Plaid Cymru housing spokesperson Jocelyn Davies said the £100m cash announced on Tuesday was simply "money that is distributed every year to bring social housing up to standard". |
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