The council is consulting on its new Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025 to 2030. The consultation will start on 25 November 2024 and end on 23 December 2024.
The proposed vision of the strategy is, “fair access to suitable and sustainable housing for everyone in Rutland, particularly those whose needs are not readily met through the open market.” It is not part of the council’s Local Plan. View the draft strategy via the link below:
It provides an evidence base to support funding bids and investment in Rutland’s sustainable growth. It shows how we support vulnerable people, prevent homelessness and help to make the best use of existing housing. The council must by law produce a homelessness strategy at least every five years, which in Rutland’s case is combined into a broader holistic document. This includes the outcomes of the Homelessness Review evidence base document, which is not part of this consultation.
The draft strategy may particularly interest relevant agencies, but it is open to the public to respond if they wish. The preferred method of responding is through our online form:
It is recommended that you read the consultation document before responding.
If you cannot complete the questionnaire online, you can download the consultation form and return the completed form to us via email at: housingstrategy@rutland.gov.uk or by post to:
Housing Strategy
Rutland County Council
Catmose
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6HP
If you need the questionnaire posting to you, please contact Housing Strategy at housingstrategy@rutland.gov.uk or 01572 758238.
Your personal data will not be shared with other parties, but the comments you make may be published for transparency and to inform the final policy. Please do not include any personal data in your responses. The final strategy and any public background papers we must publish by law could be published and shared. The purpose of processing is to inform the final policy. The council will consider all responses and recommend to cabinet any necessary amendments to the consultation document in March 2025.
Visit our Data protection page to view details regarding your data protection rights and how the council processes your data.