Helping Redesign Housing for the Next 10 yrs

Hi everyone, fyi, I'd like to share my views & additional comments on the next 10yrs National Housing survey. 

Substantial investment seen in properties and external areas. Much reduced anti-social behaviour incidents (still needs progress). Improved Visual and Communication from Neighbourhood Officers. Our community has become more diverse and this works for us. 

 We see more different organisations, e.g. third sector organisations, housing providers & local authorities, working together.

Our housing provider has new, much needed services, such as, financial capability and signposting to specialist services for debt solutions.

 The quality of interventions has modernised to improve. The challenge now is to be able to deliver these results, as the services are unable to meet demand. Both functionality, availability and finances need increased.

 I still see a divide between what is happening at more senior levels compared to people at the front line. The social stigma campaign needs to flow through all levels of an organisation. Leaders should not assume all is well.

 A strong ambition is needed with quality and realistic targets. Explain exactly what 'affordable homes' are and reduce the balance between affordable and social housing properties being built. Create different forward thinking programs and positive solutions to new home building and renovating existing stock. Investment in education and training for social housing customers.