The government has announced the first tranche of the £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP), with almost £10 billion allocated to deliver more than 70,000 social and affordable homes across England. The first wave will go to 33 strategic partners outside London, including councils, housing associations and other providers. Partners include Cambridge City Council, Eastleigh Borough Council, Orbit Group and Vistry. Around 60% of the homes will be built for social rent.