Improved access to key worker homes needed

22-Nov-2005

A new approach to key worker homes is needed, according to the Liberal Democrat shadow housing minister.

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Responding to figures which revealed that around a third of the specially built homes remain empty, Sarah Teather has called on the government to improve the current process and get more workers into the accommodation.

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The report found that 36 per cent of key worker homes in London are not occupied, with 35 per cent left empty in the south-east and an overall total of 802 unused homes.

"With house prices out of control, we could have a desperate shortage of teachers, policemen and nurses if we do not help these key workers find a home," Ms Teather commented.

Following these claims, the government has proposed new criteria to determine a worker's eligibility in a bid to fill the homes and help more key workers get on the first rung of the property ladder.

Schemes will now be open to clinical NHS staff, social workers, prison staff and local authority planners.

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