\u2018A number of local authority landlords will also be building new homes themselves, and local councils will continue to play an important role, making land available for new homes and working together with partners to fulfil this target. This is a historic partnership that will benefit everyone in Wales.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The minister will also stress the importance of looking beyond the numbers and of showing ambition in the design and quality of he homes that get built. He said:<\/p>\n
\u2018I want the sector to support the development and delivery of new types of homes that meet not only current demands and needs, but also those of the future. This includes the use of innovative building methods. It also includes action to meet the challenges of fuel poverty and our carbon reduction targets.<\/p>\n
\u2018Building homes delivers important benefits beyond simply putting a roof over people\u2019s heads. Alongside the well-documented health and education benefits that good quality housing provides for children and families, building homes of all tenures has a significant positive impact on the Welsh economy and on our communities. Delivering new homes for Wales is at the heart of my ambition for the new Assembly term.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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