Council’s priority is to help Warrington ‘grow and prosper’

A report to the new housing policy committee for its meeting on Tuesday outlines the ‘general picture’ around housing within the borough, the role taken by the council and the registered providers in place and to act as a ‘background brief’ for the members of the committee in considering how policy in relation to housing should be progressed.

It says: “There are still people who are currently not fully benefitting from the opportunities presented by a growing economy and whose quality of life falls short of the level that they have a right to expect.

“Creating equality across our housing market, regardless of tenure, and the reduction of homelessness, are primary objectives of our housing strategy.”

It also says the council ‘continues to be a key player’ in driving forward Warrington’s success, and ‘our priority is to help Warrington grow and prosper’.

“By 2038, our population will grow by 11 per cent,” it adds.

“This equates to over 22,000 more people living in Warrington.

“To underpin this growth, we will strategically plan, invest, and intervene in the housing market to ensure that our housing offer and the supporting infrastructure ensures that people have access to affordable, safe, low energy homes.”