In last month’s eBulletin, we called out the draft Affordable Housing Strategy floundering in the Coffs Harbour Council Chambers. It is with a big sigh of relief for many in the community and sector that the Affordable Housing Strategy was brought back to Council chambers and finally endorsed on 13 June.
While some changes were made to the Strategy to obtain Council support, key features of the Strategy remain – such as steps towards creating Affordable Housing Contributions Schemes. This is good news for the local community.
We have also been very pleased to hear that the Council is also carefully considering the use of its own land for affordable rental housing (including for key workers). A formal motion will be discussed at tonight’s Council meeting.
With Coffs being an LGA of high concern in our Regional Housing Need Report, we have been very engaged in the area and will continue to be. Our previous engagements include:
- October 2023 submission on draft Affordable Housing Strategy
- Argyll Estate renewal September 2022 submission and March 2022 submission.