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A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done?
Key takeaway
Greater Manchester council housebuilding ambition faces delivery gap, with resident's 2-year wait highlighting systemic delays.
- Step 11st-order: Political ambition for 30,000 council homes clashes with planning and funding bottlenecks, delaying starts.
- Step 22nd-order: Delayed starts push back procurement for contractors and suppliers, reducing near-term revenue visibility for SMEs.
- Step 33rd-order: Extended payment cycles and reduced order books strain SME cash flow, increasing reliance on overdrafts or invoice finance.
Source: Guardian Business
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