Better Homes, Better Places - Doncaster Housing Strategy 2011-14 ‘We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to access a quality, affordable home within a sustainable community’ • Work is continuing to develop ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ the new Housing Strategy for Doncaster 2011-14 • Following consultations we have identified 4 outcomes to improve housing in Doncaster: ¾ Better Quality Homes ¾ Better Housing Choices for People ¾ Better Places to Live ¾ Working Towards Achieving Excellence • These form the priorities for both the Housing Strategy and housing elements of the Borough Strategy. • These priorities are broad and can apply to all areas of Doncaster. However, there are differences within and between areas and specific local issues – needing local focus and solutions. Our detailed area investment needs and opportunities will be outlined in ‘Better Homes, Better Places’. Progress – August and September 2010 • A Consultation Event was held for Members in August • A Consultation Event for partners was held in September • The housing pages of the Borough Strategy have been drafted and considered by Overview and Scrutiny Committee • A Working Group has been set up to look at area priorities and investment needs • A Working Group has been set up to look at our knowledge – Evidence Base • A draft Housing Priorities document will/has been approved for wide consultation • A Consultation Plan has been approved to inform, consult and involve as many people as possible in the development of the Housing Strategy Next steps • Formal consultation on Housing Priorities will take place between 1 October and 30 November • Details of our proposed Housing Priorities will be sent to members, staff, partners and be available on our website • Press releases and further information will be issued to spread the message about our new Housing Strategy • More consultation events will be held for Members in October and November • Consultations with staff and partners will take place in October • An independent organisation will carry our public consultation in November • Our future priorities for housing investment will be considered in detail once the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review is known • Results of all consultation responses will be reviewed and a draft new Housing Strategy and Delivery Statements will be drawn up by Christmas 2010 • ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ will be adopted in February 2011 and set out housing priorities for 2011-14 • ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ supported by our Housing Evidence Base and Housing Area Priorities will be a key element of our Local Investment Plan Learn more and have your say by contacting Mandy Preskey on 01302-737032 or visiting our webpage see link below: Better Homes, Better Places - Housing Strategy Consultation for Doncaster 2011-14

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Better Homes, Better Places - Doncaster Housing Strategy 2011-14

‘We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to access a quality, affordable home within a sustainable community’

• Work is continuing to develop ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ the new Housing

Strategy for Doncaster 2011-14 • Following consultations we have identified 4 outcomes to improve housing in

Doncaster: Better Quality Homes Better Housing Choices for People Better Places to Live Working Towards Achieving Excellence

• These form the priorities for both the Housing Strategy and housing elements of the Borough Strategy.

• These priorities are broad and can apply to all areas of Doncaster. However, there are differences within and between areas and specific local issues – needing local focus and solutions. Our detailed area investment needs and opportunities will be outlined in ‘Better Homes, Better Places’.

Progress – August and September 2010 • A Consultation Event was held for Members in August • A Consultation Event for partners was held in September • The housing pages of the Borough Strategy have been drafted and considered by

Overview and Scrutiny Committee • A Working Group has been set up to look at area priorities and investment needs • A Working Group has been set up to look at our knowledge – Evidence Base • A draft Housing Priorities document will/has been approved for wide consultation • A Consultation Plan has been approved to inform, consult and involve as many

people as possible in the development of the Housing Strategy Next steps

• Formal consultation on Housing Priorities will take place between 1 October and 30 November

• Details of our proposed Housing Priorities will be sent to members, staff, partners and be available on our website

• Press releases and further information will be issued to spread the message about our new Housing Strategy

• More consultation events will be held for Members in October and November • Consultations with staff and partners will take place in October • An independent organisation will carry our public consultation in November • Our future priorities for housing investment will be considered in detail once the

impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review is known • Results of all consultation responses will be reviewed and a draft new Housing

Strategy and Delivery Statements will be drawn up by Christmas 2010 • ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ will be adopted in February 2011 and set out housing

priorities for 2011-14 • ‘Better Homes, Better Places’ supported by our Housing Evidence Base and Housing

Area Priorities will be a key element of our Local Investment Plan

Learn more and have your say by contacting Mandy Preskey on 01302-737032 or visiting our webpage see link below: Better Homes, Better Places - Housing Strategy Consultation for Doncaster 2011-14

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/living_in_doncaster/homes_and_housing/our_housing_plans/housing_strategy_consultation.asp