40 new flats are set to be built for ex-homeless people after the area has seen a “significant increase” in cases over the past few years.
Situated on Saint Simon Street, Blackfriars, the accommodation will provide 40 one-bedroom flats for people working towards securing permanent independent accommodation and two emergency homeless flats which will be managed by Salford City Council.
The accommodation is designed by JDA Architects, with development and management by Moss Care St Vincents Housing.
Salford-based charity, Mustard Tree will also provide support for residents through a community shop and food club at the development.
Deputy City Mayor and lead member for housing, property and regeneration, Councillor Tracy Kelly welcomed the scheme which also brings a derelict brownfield site back into use.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in single people presenting as homeless over the last few years, up from 2201 in 2018/2019 to 3398 in 2021/22. This development will meet a growing demand for supported housing which helps people get back on their feet and move on to a brighter future,” she said.
“This is part of a range of developments we are supporting in Salford to provide affordable housing for local people, whether it’s through Derive our housing development company or by working with housing partners like MSV and private sector developers.”
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