Leeds to build council houses for first time in 20 years

Leeds council has announced it will build new houses in the city for the first time in 20 years, as council leaders declare affordable housing to be a top priority. The council is seeking tenders to build almost 80 properties across three sites, 27 of which will be council homes. Leeds has only 57,000 council homes left, down from a peak of 96,000 in 1980.