Building new homes
Building new homes and improving the quality of existing homes
Guiding principles
- Building more council homes and affordable homes
- Improving the energy efficiency and comfort of our council homes
- Offering frontline support to homeless people
- Supporting landlords to deliver good quality homes for rent
We will
- Build more council homes to meet the needs of our residents, including at the new community of Otterpool Park.
- Seek to secure more affordable homes as part of private-sector developments, with homes that are genuinely affordable for local people.
- Support new community-led and co-operative housing projects and identify plots for self-builders.
- Reduce carbon emissions from our council houses and sheltered housing and ensure they are safe, healthy and well-maintained.
- Work actively with our partners to prevent people becoming homeless.
- Provide support throughout the year for people who are homeless, supporting them to find a permanent home wherever we can.
- Work with landlords to improve the quality of rented homes, using our enforcement powers where necessary.
Sustainable Development Goals
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Gender equality
- Affordable and clean energy
- Reduced inequalities
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