Give your views on two new Housing Strategies for Guildford

The strategies cover housing and homelessness services. The comprehensive plans aim to address current challenges, meet future housing needs, and ensure that every resident has a safe, suitable place to call home.

Cllr Julia McShane, Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Housing, says:  
"We're working on these two new strategies as part of our commitment to improving housing services and delivering affordable, sustainable, and quality homes. As part of our vision for a greener, fairer, thriving Guildford, we want the strategies to deliver lasting benefits for our residents.

"The strategies focus on key areas such as affordability, sustainability and inclusivity and we want local people to have their say on the future of vital housing services."

Key elements of the housing strategies include: 

• The delivery of homes people need and can afford: Increase the supply of affordable housing by working in partnership with a range of providers, and make the best use of the Council's land assets and resources.
• Improve the quality, standard and safety of homes and housing services: Deliver the regulatory requirements as a provider of social housing and use powers to ensure all rented homes meet minimum standards.
• Prevent homelessness and rough sleeping: Provide those who are homeless or are threatened with homelessness with the advice, assistance and support they need.
• Improve housing options and opportunities: Offer a comprehensive service that delivers sustainable housing solutions across all sectors, providing expert advice and tailored support. 

Have your say 

These two housing strategies are built on collaboration. To ensure their ongoing success, we are asking for the views of residents, housing experts, and community organisations to help shape our vision and priorities.

Take part in our housing strategy survey (opens new window)

Feedback will be considered as part of the annual review of the strategies, and it will be used to update our action plans each year. This survey is the beginning of wider, ongoing engagement on our housing strategy priorities and delivery. 

Cllr McShane adds:

"You can help us to tackle housing challenges and create a community where everyone thrives. Together, let's make Guildford borough a place we're all proud to call home."

This survey closes 17 January 2025.

This highlights one of our key priorities: providing decent and affordable homes. Discover how we're working towards a Greener, Fairer, Thriving Guildford, ensuring everyone has a place to call home.

Read our full Corporate Strategy

Published on: 20 December 2024