Housing policy and strategy

Cumbria Gypsy and Traveller accommodation assessment aims to access the requirements for pitches and other services for the travelling communities needs.

Cumbria housing strategy 2006-2011 was produced jointly with other district Council in Cumbria

Housing Market information is data collected to help us develop internal and external policies and strategies

Homelessness strategy 2008-2011 aims is to prevent homelessness and assist members of our community.

Parish housing needs surveys commissioned Cumbria Rural Housing Trust to carry out Housing Needs Surveys for each parish in the district.

Older People's accommodation and wider service needs assessment 2010 aims to carry out an assessment of the likely future requirements for housing and services for the elderly in Eden.

Penrith housing needs survey collates the results of the survey conducted in June 2011. The purpose of the survey was to obtain evidence of housing requirements in Penrith for the next five years.

Empty Property Strategy explains how we deal with empty homes. It highlights the help that we are able to give to owners and how we can enforce legislation to tackle properties that are proving to be a burden to the local community.