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Gwynedd’s Private Sector “here to Help” Scheme

Gwynedd’s Private Sector “here to Help” Scheme. Adrian Roberts Housing Performance Management Officer, Gwynedd Council Wales HECA Forum meeting Llandrindod, 19 th July, 2007. A new Private Sector Housing Policy.

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Gwynedd’s Private Sector “here to Help” Scheme

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  1. Gwynedd’s Private Sector“here to Help”Scheme Adrian Roberts Housing Performance Management Officer, Gwynedd Council Wales HECA Forum meeting Llandrindod, 19th July, 2007

  2. A new Private Sector Housing Policy • Regulatory Reform Order gave local authorities the opportunity to create a Policy which was “in tune” with local priorities. • In developing the new Policy, the Council were eager to ensure that it focused on 4 key principles :- • To help as many people as possible • To improve Health • To improve Energy Efficiency • To attract external funding • “Here to Help” ticks all the boxes ! • Has since been adopted as one of the main components of the new Private Sector Housing Policy in Gwynedd • “Here to Help” will now be rolled-out across the whole of Gwynedd over the next few years. • Promotional DVD produced to encourage households to take advantage of the scheme. • Theme song written by well known Welsh performer, Dafydd Iwan, and sung by 20 children from Primary Schools in the Pilot area.

  3. “here to Help” – roll-out 2004 Pilot (yellow, GWYNEDD A) – Penygroes, Talysarn, Nantlle & Llanllyfni 2005 / 2006 (blue, GWYNEDD B) – Hirael, Hendre & Marchog (Bangor), Deiniolen, Ogwen & Gerlan (Bethesda), Seiont, Peblig & Cadnant (Caernarfon) Late 2006 (red, GWYNEDD C) –Bowydd/Rhiw, Diffwys/Maenofferen & Teigl (Blaenau Ffestiniog), Trawsfynydd, Early 2007 (light blue, GWYNEDD D) - Clynnog, Llanaelhaearn, Nefyn & Morfa Nefyn. Planned 2007/2008 (pink, GWYNEDD E) – Pwllheli (North) & (South), Barmouth, Llangelynin, Corris/Mawddwy, Tywyn.

  4. “here to Help” – measures installed

  5. 2007-08 programme • July 2007 – Scheme launched in Pwllheli North and Pwllheli South • Aim to target Barmouth, Llangelynin, Corris/Mawddwy and Tywyn wards before the end of the financial year • The Affordable Warmth Action Plan “Heating Homes for Less” has also been launched and will assist households who live in areas outside of targeted “here to Help” areas.

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