Council approves five-year housing plan

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet has approved a new five-year Housing Strategy for the city.

Residents and stakeholders were consulted on the new strategy ‘Better Homes for All’, which sets out the council’s ambitions from 2019 to 2024.

It outlines the three key priorities as more and better homes, safer and healthier homes, and access to a secure home.

The council says the revision of the housing strategy will “ensure there continues to be a supply of housing and housing services to meet the needs and aspirations of the city’s current and future residents and will support the city in meeting its vision for 2030”.

Councillor Peter Bilson, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing, said: “Better homes for all is at the core of our new Council Plan.

“We are proud of what we have achieved to create a better housing offer and service for people living in our city since our last strategy was put in place.

“This new strategy takes into account people’s views from the consultation and addresses the challenges being experienced by residents and stakeholders.

“This strategy confirms the importance of, and delivery plans to, accelerate housing development that will support inclusive economic growth, but it also focuses on people and our plans to support our residents and create better homes and communities.

“We are committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the people who live and work in the City of Wolverhampton.”