CIH Housing Reform Debate
01 August 2008 | On behalf of CIH
Invitation to take part in solving the housing crisis
The Government wants the public to play a leading role in the reform of housing in England, and has invited people to join in the debate online at a new discussion site hosted by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
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Minister for Housing Caroline Flint MP announced in June the first stage of a major consultation which will lead to a Housing Reform Green Paper later this year.
The Minister said: "We will set out proposals to provide housing services and options which help and encourage people towards greater economic independence and social mobility; matching responsibility with opportunity so that they can realise their potential and best meet their housing aspirations in the future. We will deliver greater fairness and make best use of our resources.
"I want to hear directly from all those who might benefit from housing reform. Social tenants with good ideas about improving their estates. Working families who find it a struggle in the private sector and would like more support. Aspiring homeowners who can't find the help they are looking for.
"Many of these people may not come into contact with Housing Services and if they do the discussion and the offer is limited. To help reach more of these people, the CIH has launched an e-forum where people can log on and have their say about housing", she said.
Richard Capie, CIH Director of Policy and Practice said: "While immediate attention remains rightly focussed on fragility in the housing market, getting housing reform right will impact on many generations to come.
"Our current housing system was created almost 50 years ago. It's time for us to be bold in demanding change. CIH welcomes the Minister's invitation for this to be a public and open debate."
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- Chartered Institute of Housing
