The council aims to build approximately 570 new council homes and acquire around 30 more, as part of its ambition for affordable housing in the city. This initiative is backed by the Government's new £39bn, 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
Milton Keynes City Council, already the city's largest landlord with over 11,000 properties, has a strong pipeline of council-owned sites suitable for development by 2035, subject to planning and funding approvals. These include potential sites at Mellish Court and its REEMA blocks in Bletchley, and The Gables in Wolverton. The former tower blocks at Mellish Court and The Gables were demolished in 2023 to prepare for future development.
Last year, the council completed 183 council homes in Bletchley as part of regeneration work at The Lakes Estate, acquired 21 new flats in Fairfields, and began construction on 66 homes in Netherfield, due for completion next year.
In addition to new builds, the council plans to invest £80m in existing council homes between now and 2030. This investment will focus on improvements and increasing energy efficiency, which is intended to lower fuel bills for tenants.
