The success of a council housing project in Norwich has been held up as an example for the government to follow in the House of Commons.
Norwich South MP Clive Lewis said if the government are committed to using local communities to drive the economy, they should follow the example set by Norwich City Council.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr Lewis said: "The front bench have already expressed their commitment to local communities and local people driving our economy forward to a sustainable transition and future.
"With that in mind, can I point them to my own local authority, Norwich City Council, and its Goldsmith Street, award-winning council housing. Safe, secure, affordable homes, that they built on a shoestring budget after millions of pounds of cuts to their budget.
"So, what conversations have ministers had with the chancellor to ensure that other councils can drive this programme forward, to ensure that every street is like Goldsmith Street?"
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The 105 homes built in Goldsmith Street, off Dereham Road, were part of a £17m project that won the 2019 Stirling Prize from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
The Heigham Grove homes - a mix of 45 one-bedroom flats, 40 two-bedroom houses, three two-bedroom flats and five four-bedroom flats - were built to eco-friendly Passivhaus standards.
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In response to Mr Lewis during the energy security and net zero question time session on Tuesday, minister for nuclear and networks Andrew Bowie said: "This government supports community led-initiatives just like the one the honourable member has just referenced and we are consulting on how we can further support community projects moving forward.
"I would be delighted to discuss that particular project with the member in more detail in due course."
The city council owns more than 14,500 homes and has started work on an £8.1m project for 24 homes on the Three Score estate in Bowthorpe.
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