New partnership to drive forward affordable housing
August 19, 2024
Key stakeholders are putting their heads together to bring forward more affordable homes in rural communities.
A new partnership of key stakeholders, called Sussex Rural Affordable Housing Partnership (SRAHP), has been formed to support the objectives of the enabling work already being carried out by Action in Rural Sussex.
The South Downs National Park Authority, Wealden, Rother, Chichester, Horsham, Lewes, Mid Sussex and Arun Local Authorities, Homes England, East Sussex Association of Local Councils, West Sussex Association of Local Councils and Registered Providers are all represented.
Louise Halpern, Rural Housing Enable at Action in Rural Sussex, said: “SRAHP will be instrumental in developing strong partnerships and will act as a forum for the discussion of key rural housing issues, sharing good practice and innovation and delving into the specific local issues and the broader themes affecting the delivery of rural affordable housing in Sussex.
“If you are aware of a need for locally affordable housing where you live, contact us today to discuss how we can help.”
Contact Louise at louise.halpern@ruralsussex.org.uk or call 07514 648057.
Since the National Park Authority was created in 2011, 370 affordable homes have been built, as well as permission for hundreds more.
The Authority has supported a number of community-led schemes that prioritise affordable housing for local people.