Strategic Housing
Introduction to Strategic Housing
Strategic Housing is within the Housing Division and is responsible for all the statutory strategic housing responsibilities of the Council.
The service consists of:
The strategic housing role requires the team to: -
- assess and plan for current and future housing needs of the local population;
- make the best use of existing housing stock;
- plan and facilitate new supply;
- plan and commission housing support services which link homes to support and other services that people need to live in them;
- have working partnerships that secure effective housing and neighbourhood management.
By contributing to place shaping, strategic housing activity can help to deliver improved services (including health, education, social services); a safe environment; accessible transport; a strong sense of community; and a decent home for all at a price people can afford.
The Housing Options team performs the strategic housing function of providing and commissioning advice and assistance to help people in housing need to find suitable accommodation. It is often the case that people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness approach the Housing Options team directly.
The Housing Options team provides advice on a number of housing issues including tenancy problems, illegal eviction and housing benefit entitlements. Various leaflets and booklets are produced that cover a range of housing issues and details of Registered Social Landlords and private landlords in the District are also available.
