A PLAN to improve housing in Warrington over the next 10 years is being published and residents are being encouraged to have their say.

Warrington Borough Council’s housing strategy 2018-2028 sets out the challenges facing the town and establishes investment priorities for the next decade.

The plan, which aims to raise standards, has a focus to offer safe, affordable and secure housing - while meeting the borough's varied needs and aspirations.

As part of the strategy, standards will be set to reduce fuel poverty, combat climate change and reduce pollution and support ‘community cohesion’.

Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, executive board member responsible for housing, said: "This is a really important strategy which has been developed to drive forward housing improvements across the borough over the next 10 years.

“Every Warrington resident has the right to live in a home which is safe, clean, secure and affordable. These plans will affect everyone who lives here, so I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in the consultation and have their say".

The council hopes the proposed action will provide new homes in places where people want to live, and also improve the standards of existing housing stock so that it is safe.

Housing advice, information and a preventative service for residents are also being prioritised as part of the scheme.

To get involved and have your say go to warrington.gov.uk/consultations.

The deadline for response is Friday, March 23.