The housing crisis in Wales isn't going away—but can the new Welsh Government actually fix it?

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole sits down with Stuart Ropke, Chief Executive of Community Housing Cymru, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing Wales: building enough affordable and social housing.

With Plaid Cymru promising 20,000 new social homes over the next Senedd term, is the target realistic? We explore the funding challenges, planning delays, construction skills shortages, temporary accommodation crisis, and what needs to change if Wales is to tackle its housing emergency.

We also discuss:

🏠 Can Wales really build 20,000 new homes?

💷 Is there enough funding for social housing?

🏗️ What's stopping homes being built?

👷 The construction skills shortage in Wales

🌱 The challenge of decarbonising existing housing stock

🏛️ What the new Plaid Cymru Government means for housing policy

📈 Why planning reform, infrastructure and long-term investment matter

Whether you're interested in Welsh politics, housing policy, or the future of the Senedd, this conversation explains the key issues shaping housing in Wales.

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💬 What do you think? Can Wales solve its housing crisis? Let us know in the comments.

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