Burnham Admits £1bn Skyscraper Fund Delivered Almost No Affordable Housing

We from the Greater Manchester region have followed with interest the city’s bold plans to reshape its skyline. In recent years, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, pushed a £1 billion “Good Growth Fund” to support major skyscrapers and regeneration projects. The idea was simple: unlock investment, build new homes, and help the economy grow. But there’s a growing problem. Despite the big budget and tall towers, the fund has delivered almost no affordable housing, a core goal for many residents facing rising living costs.