by Homes of Our Own | Mar 25, 2021 | Housing News
We are pleased to say the event on 25th February was a success! The Homes of Our Own partners were really glad to welcome so many attendees and the team are now following up with detailed discussions in several towns and villages, across Wiltshire and Swindon. Many...
by Homes of Our Own | Jan 28, 2021 | Housing News
Why is affordable housing needed in Wiltshire and Swindon? House prices in many areas of Wiltshire and Swindon mean that people on low or modest incomes face difficulties finding decent, secure, affordable accommodation. Housing costs create barriers for certain...
by Homes of Our Own | Jan 4, 2021 | Housing News
We know that across Wiltshire and Swindon that there is still a shortage of housing that meets the needs of local communities. Despite the pandemic there is no sign that house prices or rents are decreasing – rather the reverse[1]. This can mean that young people and...
by Homes of Our Own | Dec 3, 2020 | Housing News
Successful community-led housing organisations rely on the commitment, enthusiasm and resilience of their leaders and board members. During the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen a decrease in the number of board members for local groups as well as a reduction in the...
by Homes of Our Own | Sep 25, 2020 | Housing News
Please see the below submission to HM Treasury 2020 Comprehensive Spending Review by Wiltshire Community Land Trust. —- Dear HM Treasury, I am writing on behalf of the Wiltshire Community Land Trust to urge you to deliver on the Government`s manifesto commitment...
by Homes of Our Own | Aug 10, 2020 | Housing News
Community led housing allows a local people to have a meaningful impact in the health and wellbeing of individuals in their community, and the wider community as a whole. Within any community there may be a need for homes for those keyworkers and volunteers we have...