Horsham District Council is partnering with key stakeholders aiming to bring forward more affordable homes in rural communities.
The Sussex Rural Affordable Housing Partnership (SRAHP) includes representatives from 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.
Commenting on the new partnership, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing Cllr Sam Raby said:
“There are many pressures for affordable housing nationally. We know that a lack of affordable homes has significant consequences for individuals, the local economy and communities. This can be exacerbated in rural areas. We welcome all opportunities to work together sharing expertise to better understand and tackle some of the barriers for our residents.”
SRAHP 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. The partnership will support the objectives of work already being carried out by Action in rural Sussex.