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flag Somerset Council spends £3.3M on 15 new homes to cut B&B use and ease housing crisis.

flag Somerset Council is using £3.3 million in surplus funds to buy 15 new council homes, aiming to reduce reliance on temporary accommodations like bed and breakfasts and address the local housing crisis. flag The homes will be built in high-demand areas to provide stable, affordable housing for vulnerable families. flag Council leaders stress the importance of secure housing as a basic right and support a broader push for long-term government funding and powers to expand affordable housing. flag The move aligns with national efforts to tackle the housing shortage, though challenges remain over land, labor, and infrastructure.

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