"We are pleased to see the chancellor’s support for housebuilding, particularly affordable housing, and that Sheffield is being recognised, through our work with Homes England and through the development of our own housing plans, as a place that is ready to bring forward bids to build new homes.
We also welcome the investment in Sheffield Forgemasters announced today, and the resulting engineering and construction jobs that this will provide. Combined with the clear advanced manufacturing capabilities Sheffield and wider South Yorkshire region has, recognised today by the chancellor, we will be working to ensure that we play a significant part in supporting the government’s ambitions in this area.
The new Trailblazer Neighbourhoods fund recognised the more localised investment needed in specific areas and we are pleased to see that Batemoor and Jordanthorpe here in Sheffield will benefit from this. We look forward to working with government on ensuring this long-term investment is maximised for the benefit of our residents."
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council