Milton Keynes Lakes Estate project shortlisted for two national housing awards

The city council has been named as a finalist in the Inside Housing Awards for Best Local Authority Development Team and Best Large Regeneration Project.

Local families have moved into almost 200 new modern and energy-efficient homes in Bletchley, in the last year.

The wider improvement and regeneration work also included new roads and updated green spaces, community courtyards and four new children's play parks. Funding has also been agreed for a new health hub, which is due to open in early 2027.

Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ed Hume said: "The most important thing about this project is that almost 200 families now have a high-quality council home to call their own. Residents helped shape these plans from the start and the result is a neighbourhood with modern homes, new green spaces, play areas and better facilities.

Earlier this week, the city council set out plans that could deliver up to 600 additional council homes with support from the Government's £39 billion, 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

The city council also plans to invest £80 million in existing council housing between now and 2030 to improve homes and increase energy efficiency, helping tenants reduce their fuel bills.

Cllr Hume added: “We know there is still a huge demand for affordable housing in Milton Keynes, which is why we're continuing to invest in both new and existing council homes across the city."