Are you having trouble getting on the property ladder?

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is keen to tackle the issue of affordable housing in the County, and needs your help.

Members of the Strong Communities Select Committee are asking residents to get in contact and tell them their experience of accessing affordable housing in Monmouthshire.

Chair of the Committee, Councillor Simon Howarth explains:

"We regularly hear how difficult it is to get on the housing ladder or the long wait for rented accommodation. This is something that we need to address and to do this we need to hear real-life stories."

"Not only do we want to know how difficult it has been for residents, but we also want to ask the question ‘what do you want?' What are your needs in terms of housing?"

The Committee plans to use the feedback to help provide more affordable housing in the right places across Monmouthshire.

Cllr Howarth is eager for residents to get involved:

"We want to make this easy for residents to contribute, so we will arrange informal meetings, visit village halls, day centres and residential homes to hear people's views."

If you would like to have your say or suggest a venue for a local meeting, please contact:

Cllr Simon Howarth on simonhowarth@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Hazel Ilett, Scrutiny Co-ordinator on 01633 644233

Alternatively, you can use the feedback form on our website www.monmouthshire.gov.uk