Corporate Strategy 2023/24

"Access to clean, safe and decent homes should be the starting point, not an aspiration"

Our commitment

• deliver affordable and energy efficient housing
• strive for good quality housing for all
• work with partners supporting new ways to prevent homelessness
• support our most vulnerable residents

We will

• Refresh the Prevention of Homelessness Strategy - By working with partners to address existing and emerging issues
• Develop and Deliver a Plan to Improve Housing Standards Across the Borough - To drive improvements in housing standards
• Deliver the Home Energy Support Scheme - Including practical support to install energy saving measures
• Refresh the Housing Strategy - To ensure that everyone in the borough is able to live in good quality and suitable homes
• Deliver the Local Plan - Provide a clear plan for development

Measuring success

• number of long-term empty properties in the borough
• % of households living in fuel poverty 
• number of affordable homes delivered