Council approves housing strategy focusing on affordability, improved homes, and ending homelessness.
The plan targets affordable housing for people and aims to improve existing homes. They want to boost health through better housing, and they’re committed to ending homelessness. These are their main goals.
Councillor Nick Cotter spoke about the plan, highlighting the role of quality homes. He said good homes improve people’s lives, including their wellbeing and chances. The rising cost of living makes this more crucial.
The strategy will address housing challenges ahead. Affordability and housing supply are really important. They must also move toward net zero emissions and will work with others on solutions. Areas like health and the economy are relevant.
The council will keep working to improve rental homes, focusing on raising standards for renters. They want to restore empty houses too, and more affordable rental housing is needed. Improving temporary housing is another goal.
Working together helps vulnerable people, and they seek better housing solutions this way. A new action plan supports the strategy and will assist them in reaching their goals. This plan will guide their actions.