Residents are being asked for their views on a draft policy which aims to improve housing quality across Cornwall and support people to live in their homes for longer.
The draft Housing Assistance Policy sets out the Council’s role in improving housing conditions and supporting residents in need with adaptations or repairs to their home. This can include providing loans and grants, as well as advice and support.
Olly Monk, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for housing, said:
“Poor housing conditions can have wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing as well as making homes harder to heat and more expensive to run.
“As well as the personal impact, this can also put increased demand on Council and NHS services. This policy aims to bring together ways of addressing some of the current challenges, such as damp and mould, with improved assistance around adaptations, renovations, energy efficiency and disrepair and retrofit.”
Give your views on the draft Housing Assistance PolicyThe consultation closes on Sunday, November 10.