Please, can you provide the following information. The Government has given increased backing to community led housing, a sector made up of organisations like housing co-operatives, cohousing groups, community land trusts, tenant management organisations and self-help housing groups.

1. Does the council have any policies or ones in development to support community led housing? If so, what are they and where do they appear?
As part of a Local Plan Update, the Council is proposing to introduce a specific policy for securing self-build and custom build homes (Policy H8): Local Plan consultation. The main aim of the draft policy is for development proposals with 100 dwellings or more to provide at least 5% of dwellings as serviced plots for self and custom build.

2. Since 2010 how many grants and/or loans has the council given to community led housing groups or organisations?
We have been pleased to provide grant funding of £4,000 to help bring forward a community led housing proposal this year.

3. Since 2010 how many land disposals or leases has the council made to community led housing groups or organisations?
None.

4. Do you have dedicated staff to support community led housing? If so, what are their job titles?
The council is keen to support the delivery of community led housing in the borough. Our Housing Policy Officer leads on this agenda as part of their role within the Housing & Place Commissioning Team.