Residents are being asked for their views on a draft policy aiming to improve housing quality across Cornwall, to support people to live in their homes for longer.
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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.
“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,” said Olly Monk, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for housing.
“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.”
Read the draft policy and take part in the consultation here.
