Exploration of mechanisms to increase low‑cost housing delivery for residents and key workers
The council will explore ways to increase the supply of affordable housing for residents and essential workers.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board·2025-09-05·Noted
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Description
The Board noted ongoing efforts to identify various mechanisms that would boost the delivery of low‑cost housing, including for key workers.
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- Preparation of new Housing Prospectus(Noted)
- Review of surplus assets to create new housing sites inventory(Noted)
- Review of surplus assets across whole public sector estate to maximize collective assets for housing delivery(Supported)
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