tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post4749572072230612591..comments2024-03-20T08:05:26.167+00:00Comments on Bracknell Blog: Bracknell Forest Council's housing strategy is not adequateMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-2849579131116009942013-10-18T22:13:11.780+01:002013-10-18T22:13:11.780+01:00born and bred here,been on the list 10 years 3 kid...born and bred here,been on the list 10 years 3 kids,i work 2 jobs and still no closerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-70418875760214677612010-03-15T23:11:10.868+00:002010-03-15T23:11:10.868+00:00I've just moved in with my partner and are loo...I've just moved in with my partner and are looking to buy the council property. I am sure she fits the criteria, now it is just a matter of can we afford it?<br /><br />If the answer is yes then I guess the scheme is working. If not, then i guess not. We'll get back to you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-1287479467735906372010-01-12T19:27:57.069+00:002010-01-12T19:27:57.069+00:00It's really a awesome posting.
You are always ...It's really a awesome posting.<br />You are always an excellent writer.<br />Keep up the good work Man!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.webroyalty.com" rel="nofollow">Webroyalty</a>Nick Matyashttp://www.webroyalty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-26619349572878639812010-01-04T07:43:28.489+00:002010-01-04T07:43:28.489+00:00Good post !!!! very good blog . nice article.i lik...Good post !!!! very good blog . nice article.i like that.<br /><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">webroyalty</a>Nick Matyashttp://www.webroyalty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-82142406149590416602009-06-24T19:28:16.629+01:002009-06-24T19:28:16.629+01:00Thank you Councillor I will,
My simple concern is...Thank you Councillor I will,<br /><br />My simple concern is the lack of social housing now and in the future. Where I live (Mount Lane) I imagine the average houshold income is alot lower. Using housing to change local housing markets for social change would I imagine involve building more houses so that the cheaper homes are more affordable. I however have found the new homes to be very unaffordable apart from the flats offered at celsius (im currently looking to move)dazmandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859994295771083457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-40718842857419379972009-06-24T03:50:37.135+01:002009-06-24T03:50:37.135+01:00The council would like to know what you think abou...The council would like to know what you think about the new strategy. The strategy is open to comments and suggestions.<br /><br />The average household income for Bracknell Forest is £ 42,239.<br /><br />The document contains many useful links to supporting information. Such as the Sustainable Community Strategy the Local Area Agreement, the Bracknell Forest Core Strategy etc.<br /><br />http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/living/liv-housing/liv-housing-strategies.htm<br /><br />Quote from the Document:<br />Most residents will obtain their housing of choice without any direct assistance from the council as evidenced by the high levels of private home ownership within the Borough. The Council’s housing role is therefore to do all in its power to ensure the housing market works well, to help create a place in which communities can thrive and to target direct assistance on housing needs that are not otherwise met. This reflects the locally agreed Sustainable Communities Strategy, Local Area Agreement and Local Government guidance:<br /><br />“Local authorities’ work in producing housing strategies has been a lever for economic and social change in many areas, reflecting a shift towards ensuring local housing markets meet local demands, rather than a narrow focus on directly providing social housing. This strategic housing role is at the heart of achieving the social, economic and environmental objectives that shape a community and create a sense of place.”Alvin Finchhttp://democratic.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/mgMiniSite.aspx?UID=135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-16812883106638982102009-06-22T22:54:35.608+01:002009-06-22T22:54:35.608+01:00If it is possible to extend a home then giving the...If it is possible to extend a home then giving the planning it would help. That is a great idea.<br /><br />I too lived in a shared house for many years until I got my own place, I also shared a bed room with my brother before hand so I can see your point.dazmandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859994295771083457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-88899839827577185532009-06-22T19:29:46.775+01:002009-06-22T19:29:46.775+01:00I've often felt that some of the housing stock...I've often felt that some of the housing stock in Bracknell would benefit from being extended to accomodate a growing family, rather then having these people on the housing list for a larger home that will never materialise. Maybe some of the available funds could be spent turning one and two bed houses into larger accomodation for families. I'm sure in the longer term, this would add value, save time, money and use ready available land surounding the properties. <br /><br />We also need to get rid of the expectation that teenagers need their own bedroom, same sex can and should share. <br /><br />Another issue is that young people should not be allowed to even be on the housing list until they have good references from having lived in a shared house with people that are not their family; this teaches them how to live with others and makes them less selfish and realise that they can't do exactly what they want. I shared a house until I was 25 (the age you used to have to be to get on the housing list) I then, had to wait my turn. By then I had gained the necessary life skills to become a good neighbour to those around me.Real and not perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659336996312534193noreply@blogger.com