Consultation launched on Peterborough's housing strategy

A public consultation has started on Peterborough City Council's new housing strategy.

It was described as "probably the most critical piece of work in the city council" by its leader Mohammed Farooq during a council meeting last week.

The policy will look to increase the number of homes, improve their standard and expand the stock of supported and accessible accommodation.

The strategy, looking ahead until 2029, also plans for 1,250 affordable homes.

Proposals have been outlined for family homes, flats, bungalows and student accommodation.

There would also be homes suitable for veterans, care leavers and vulnerable people.

The housing strategy was approved by the council's cabinet on 15 January. The public consultation has begun and will end on 4 March.

Peterborough First cabinet member for housing, Peter Hiller, said: "Whilst it's an important document, I'm conscious that best laid plans and strategies sometimes sit on a shelf after creation, rarely seeing the light of day.

"I think we've all experienced that in the past. This will not happen here, and to monitor the progress of the housing strategy and its delivery plan, regular views will be undertaken and an annual report will be published, commencing one year after the date of the strategy's adoption."

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