Dumfries and Galloway Council is preparing a new Local Housing Strategy that will set out how the council and its partners will deliver housing and housing services over the next five years. To build the new strategy, Dumfries and Galloway Council must set a new vision for homes and communities and agree priorities for action to tackle the main housing issues locally.
The new Local Housing Strategy will detail Dumfries and Galloway’s plan for addressing the housing challenges facing local communities including:
• increasing the range of housing options to meet need
• developing successful places that are connected to transport, services and jobs
• improving housing choice and affordability
• supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to live independently and well
• improving the energy efficiency of homes and tackling climate change
• improving the quality and condition of existing homes
Chair of the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Ian Blake, said: “We know that good quality homes play a huge role in improving the lives of local people. The economic opportunities of housing for Dumfries and Galloway are vast, with tens of millions having been spent improving and providing homes just in the last year. This consultation is an opportunity for everyone in our region to be involved in the development of the councils’ Local Housing Strategy and have their say in shaping how we prioritise our approach to the delivery of housing services and investment.”
Jackie McCamon, vice chair of Economy and Infrastructure Committee added: “Our rural region is currently experiencing some significant housing challenges, from a lack of properties for key workers, to homes that need to be adapted to meet resident’s needs. By taking part in this survey, you will help us to identify the challenges that impact you the most, and work with our partner organisations to find solutions.”
To ensure the Local Housing Strategy reflects the view of local residents, a survey has been launched asking local households to share their views on the housing issues that matters most in their community and how they feel resources, investment and services should be targeted to address these issues.All Dumfries and Galloway residents are encouraged to participate in the survey, which should take no more than five minutes to complete. All survey responses will be for research purposes only and it will not be possible to identify individual households from the responses. You can access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSKM27Y
