by Homes of Our Own | Jun 24, 2021 | Housing News
Homes of Our Own are very happy to announce that Seend Community Land Trust have taken a huge step forward with the formal granting of planning permission for affordable homes in the parish. Wiltshire Council approved the plans for the 11-home project, which includes...
by Homes of Our Own | Jun 10, 2021 | Housing News
Homes of Our Own are pleased to offer an exclusive Community Organising offer. This free training, worth £500, is part of the package of start-up support for new and emerging community led housing groups supported by Homes of Our Own and is in addition to the start-up...
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...
