Local Authorities currently have a legal duty to develop a Local Housing Strategy. This involves assessing needs, determining local priorities and planning how the need for good quality affordable housing can be met. They work across all tenures, and with a wide range of partners to ensure that within their area there is :
- A sustainable owner occupied sector
- a thriving, well managed, good quality private rented sector
- good quality social housing, managed efficiently and effectively
Authorities also have a number of other strategies in place to provide a framework for their housing activities. These will include the Homelessness Strategy, the Black & Minority Ethnic Community and the Supporting People Operational Plan. These strategies will in turn sit within a framework provided by the wider strategic framework of the Local Development Plan, the Health & Wellbeing Strategy and the Community Strategy.
For more information contact: Sue Finch