Major housingsurvey is to becarried out
The survey is being carried out by Icklesham Parish Council which covers Icklesham, Winchelsea, Rye Harbour and Winchelsea Beach.
Residents will receive a letter from Parish Council Chairman Peter Turner enclosing a Housing Needs Survey form from Lewes based Action in Rural Sussex.
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Hide AdParish Council Clerk Anna Evett said: “The Parish Council is aware that the higher costs of housing in the area make it difficult and sometimes impossible for residents’ adult children to remain in the area.”
Council Chairman Peter Turner said: “It is important that we are made aware of households where there may not be a housing need at the present time but where there may be in the near future.
“For example, there may be children of the household who are nearing the end of their education years and who may wish to form a separate household within the Parish in the foreseeable future.”
Those who have moved out of the area and wish to return or with long term work records within the area may also be eligible.
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Hide AdResidents in need are encouraged to register through the Housing Needs Register and details of eligibility can be found on the Rother District Council website.
Householders will need to return the completed forms to Action in Rural Sussex by March 13
They will then be collated and the results will be posted on the various Parish Council notice boards and its website.
In addition representatives of AIRS and Rother District Council will present their findings at the Annual Parish Assembly. This will be held at The Icklesham Memorial Hall on March 30th starting at 7 pm and all residents are welcome to attend.
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Hide AdAnna Evett said: “The Parish Council needs a good response to the survey in order that the Rother District Council together with its partner housing associations can move forward in responding to known demand.
“The Parish Council is committed to obtaining to delivery of affordable housing – both rental and shared ownership.
“These are important parts of a healthy and diverse range of housing solutions within the Parish.
Further information can be obtained from:- Tony Cox, Clerk’s Office 01424 433260/07759337210.