3. Meeting housing needs

We will:

Provide increased numbers of affordable homes by 2026 and explore innovative models with landowners, partners and developers to enable sustainable and affordable homes for the future. Work with developers and landowners to bring forward opportunities for wider housing provision to meet the needs of our communities, including first homes, shared ownership and other tenures.

Ensure all residents in the district can benefit from energy efficiency measures and support landlords to meet efficiency standards in the private rented sector.

Improve the energy efficiency of over 3,200 council houses by 2030. Work with our housing tenants to understand their needs and provide high quality service standards in line with the government's new Social Housing Charter and regulatory regime.

It will be measured by:

Number of affordable social housing homes delivered by NFDC and its partners.

Number of affordable council homes delivered against the 2026 target.

Percentage score for overall tenant satisfaction with the Council as a landlord, as determined in the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).

Number of council homes achieving Energy Performance Certification band C. Percentage scores for the 5 safety and compliance management Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).

Delivery will be supported through:

Housing strategy

Private sector housing strategy

Greener housing strategy

Tenant engagement strategy

Statutory development plans prepared by the local planning authorities