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Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation

Representation ID: 6916

Received: 03/03/2019

Respondent: Mrs L Mackay

Representation Summary:

The Borough's criteria for social housing includes priority for 'Troubled Families' and victims of domestic abuse. My concern is that currently all the support infrastructure for these families is based in the North of the Borough. The plan mentions no arrangements to bring in such support systems. Current bus time tables means public transport is not available to help these families access much needed support services. This plan reflects the recent rehousing for such families in Meriden who are now looking to return to the North where the support exists and facilities for young people are more readily accessible.

Full text:

The Borough's criteria for social housing includes priority for 'Troubled Families' and victims of domestic abuse. My concern is that currently all the support infrastructure for these families is based in the North of the Borough. The plan mentions no arrangements to bring in such support systems. Current bus time tables means public transport is not available to help these families access much needed support services. This plan reflects the recent rehousing for such families in Meriden who are now looking to return to the North where the support exists and facilities for young people are more readily accessible.