From families crammed into overcrowded flats to young people priced out of their hometown, the evidence is stark - housing need in our district is growing and becoming more complex.

The sharp rise in private rents, the decline in affordable homes, and the surge in households turning to the council for help all point to a system under intense pressure.

We are passionate about delivering real change to address this need and have developed a range of strategies and policies to help do this.

This section details the strategies in place.

 

 

Hhrs

A home for all with no one left behind

Download our 2025 – 2030 housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy which is all about delivering real change that makes a difference to you - whether you rent, own, or are searching for somewhere safe to call home.

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