Residents who take part will have the opportunity to influence the council’s approach to housing over the next five years.
The consultation is primarily a questionnaire, with some space for free text, it’s anticipated it will take just minutes to complete.
The aim is for as many people as possible to contribute with their views about what is important to them.
Key issues such as housing need, supply, and standards are some of the issues highlighted. The over-arching aim of the consultation however is simple, to hear what residents have to say.
The consultation is open for 10 weeks and closes on Monday 2nd of October.
Dorset Council’s Lead member for Housing, Councillor Graham Carr-Jones said;
“The housing strategy is for and about the residents of Dorset. Dorset Council does not want to produce a strategy without collaborating with the people it is about and the people it is for.
Our residents’ feedback is as important as ever and when we’ve consulted in the past we have been encouraged by the response.
The consultation is for everyone, individuals, families, organisations, people of all ages and backgrounds.”
If you would like to look at the questions before embarking on the online consultation click here for a copy
There is also a copy of the evidence-base available if you click here
Visit the website to take part in the consultation. There are also short videos about residents’ experiences.
If you are unable to complete the consultation on-line or want to request a paper copy, please call 01305 221000 for further information.
Paper copies will need to be returned by 6th October 2023.
Any queries should be directed to: housingstrategyproject@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
