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Housing Strategy

The Housing Strategy sets Ashford Borough Council’s vision for housing locally. The Strategy examines the housing and housing related needs of people in the Borough and sets priorities for action within the context of available resources.

Housing Strategy 2008-2011

The strategy sets out how the Council, in partnership with other organisations, will work towards ensuring that all residents in the borough have access to a suitable home and related support services over the next 3 years. Extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders has shaped our strategic priorities and action plan.

 

The strategic priorities are:

  • Increasing the supply of homes
  • Developing sustainable communities
  • Supporting independence
  • Ensuring homes of decent quality
  • Providing accessible information on housing options

 

Following a rigorous consultation process the Housing Strategy 2008-2011 has now been adopted by the Council.  You can view the document online, or to request a hard copy please email jennifer.shaw@ashford.gov.uk.

 

View the Housing Strategy Online

 

 

Housing Strategy Annual Report

The Housing Strategy Annual Report details progress against the targets set out in the Housing Strategy Action Plan

 

 

Housing Needs Survey Update 2010

The Housing Needs Survey update was commissioned by Housing Services to ensure continued, robust evidence of housing needs in the Borough.  DCA (David Couttie Associates) have carried out the update and the final report is available to download.

 

 

Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2010

The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) forms part of the evidence base to inform and support housing and planning policies within the Borough.   The 2010 SHMA was undertaken by DTZ and the report is available to download.

 

 

Housing Strategy Review

In preparation for the review of the Housing Strategy in 2011, Housing Services has complied a presentation and accompanying handout that highlights how the delivery of the Housing Strategy action plan has helped to create better places to live and build better lives.  Working in partnership with residents and stakeholders, from statutory and voluntary organisations, is central to the good outcomes that have been achieved.

 

 

Ashford Vulnerable Adults Housing Strategy 2011-2015

The Ashford Vulnerable Adults Housing Strategy further developed Priority 3 (Supporting Independence) of the Housing Strategy 2008-2011.  The Strategy seeks to encourage multi-agency working to make best use of available resources to improve access to and choice of accommodation for vulnerable people living in the Borough.  The Strategy has been developed in conjunction with a range of stakeholders and was adopted by the Council on 17th February 2011. 

 

 

 

 

This webpage was updated on 5/19/2011

 

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