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Greater Manchester is expected to receive £1.8 billion for ambitious social housing plans - including almost £30m to build on old brownfield sites.

Local leaders here will be able to specify the types of homes needed in their areas and which sites to prioritise for construction as part of their funding bids.

The investment is part of the Government's previously announced 10-year affordable housing programme, which totals £39 billion.

The announcement comes after concerns over affordable housing targets and the Government's ability to meet its 1.5 million new homes target were raised by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee last month.

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A £150 million package has also been allocated to mayor

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