Most people know one of my biggest areas of interest is housing, in particular social and affordable housing.
Just 4,480 homes were build in the North East last year, around half of what was actually needed. Indeed last year a further 2000 people actually became homeless. If that doesn't add up to a housing crisis I don't know what does.
Affordable Housing is vitally important here in Northumberland & Tyne and Wear - especially as we try to grow our local economy. I'm determined to try and do my bit in tackling this crisis.
Keep an eye on the blog over the coming months...
