Falkirk Council has identified six strategic priorities to ensure that the residents of the Falkirk area have access to good quality, affordable housing. The priorities are:
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the improvement and maintenance of the Council's core housing stock
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the preparation of housing development strategies that meet local priority needs
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the provision of a range of affordable housing options that meet the needs of local people including those with specific needs
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the prevention and alleviation of homelessness wherever possible
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the provision of support to vulnerable people in their homes
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a reduction in the number of households that live in fuel poverty
The overarching strategy for housing in the area is set out in the Local Housing Strategy, 2004–2009 (PDF, 3.4MB)|. This sets out a series of Action Plans to ensure that the high level objectives noted above are achieved.
For more information on the Local Housing Strategy please see menu options.
The housing strategy teams are based at The Forum, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk. To contact them please use the contact details given.