Working with partners to ensure the continued provision of high-quality affordable housing throughout the city
The Council have continued to make progress against the Housing & Homelessness Strategy 2019-24 with partners, including improving the use of existing homes under the empty dwellings initiative and working with private sector landlords under the “Let’s Rent” scheme, whereby the Council provides guarantees for making rent payments and supports the vetting of prospective tenants.
The Council also introduced an improved Homefinder system in September 2021, to make applying, searching, and bidding for social / affordable housing easier for residents.