PEOPLE are being asked to give their views on a new draft strategy that sets out a council’s expectations of social housing providers in the district.

The proposal, put forward by Cherwell District Council, aims to promote the delivery of more affordable homes at social rent levels and with secure tenancies.

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It will help to shape how social housing providers in Cherwell operate to support the council in meeting its housing priorities, including influencing housing affordability, the types of tenancies provided, the lengths of tenancies and more.

Councillor Lucinda Wing, Cherwell District Council’s lead member for housing said: “It is important for us as a local housing authority to work with partners to deliver genuinely affordable and sustainable housing solutions for those who need it most in our district.

“This strategy, alongside our housing strategy, and homelessness and rough sleeping strategies, sets out how we, and our partner social housing providers, can work to effectively meet local housing priorities and deliver services to residents.

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“We are consulting with registered providers of social housing in our district to understand their views on this new draft Tenancy Strategy and Affordability Statement."

“However, we also want to hear the views of our residents.

To have your say by September 14, go to cherwell.gov.uk/have-your-say.

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