Housing Strategy consultation

Housing Strategy 2009-14

 

(Draft Documents Uploaded - 14.11.2008)

 

The Council is beginning the process of developing a new housing strategy for the next five years. The Housing Strategy will set out the strategic direction and priorities for action for housing in Broxbourne. It will cover both the public and private sectors and relates to all aspects of housing policy. It will form part of the Broxbourne Local Strategic Partnership’s (LSP) Sustainable Community Strategy, which all councils in England are required to produce.

 

A steering group comprising key representatives of the Borough Council, County Council, Registered Social Landlords and voluntary groups has been established to oversee the project. The group wishes to consult widely with interested groups and stakeholders as the strategy is developed.

 

Every local authority in the United Kingdom must produce a housing strategy. The Broxbourne Housing Strategy sits under the East of England Regional Housing Strategy, the London Commuter Belt Sub-Regional Housing Strategy, the Local Area Agreement, and the Community Plan. The new Housing Strategy will incorporate the Affordable Housing Strategy, the Homelessness Strategy and the Private Sector Housing Strategy. The Council will be using this website to post draft documents for the 2009-14 Housing Strategy. In addition to this, there is to be a public consultation event in late November, where key stakeholders will be invited to give feedback on the draft strategy. The draft strategy will be formulated using a wide mix of data, including the results of the consultation events held for the previous housing strategies.

 

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Consultation Day - 2 December 2008

 

The Council will be holding a consultation day for all stakeholders on the Housing Strategy 2009-14. This will take place on the 2 December 2008, if you would like to participate in this event, please email our Housing Strategy Officer.

 

Strategic Priorities

 

The LSP Steering Group has drafted some strategic priorities for the Council's Housing Strategy. We are currently encouraging feedback on these priorities, listed below:

  • Encourage the formation of sustainable communities

  • Identify sufficient sites to meet targets for new housing

  • Improve the supply of good quality affordable housing

  • Prevent homelessness by providing appropriate advice and

    accommodation for those at risk.

  • Maintain and improve the quality and sustainability of the existing housing

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  • Improve access to and choice in housing

  • Provide suitable accommodation and support for vulnerable people

 

If you have any further strategic priorities that you think could be included in the Housing Strategy, please email them to our Housing Strategy Department.

 

Draft Template

 

The draft Broxbourne Housing Strategy is now avaliable for download and comment. This can be downloaded below, and comments sent via emailing our Housing Strategy Department.

 

Draft Broxbourne Housing Strategy 2009-14 Section One.pdf

 

Draft Broxbourne Housing Strategy 2009-14 Section Two.pdf

 

Draft Broxbourne Housing Strategy 2009-14 Section Three.pdf

 

Vision Statement

 

The Council is currently looking for ideas on the vision statement for the new Strategy. Some early suggestions are listed below:

  • Sustainable Homes, fit for the 21st Century
  • Sustainable Housing Solutions for the 21st Century
  • 21st Century Homes, 21st Century Solutions
  • Decent homes for all
  • Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Communities
  • Homes for a Sustainable Future

 

If you have any suggestions on what the Council's Housing Strategy Vision Statement should be, please email our Housing Strategy Department.