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Learn about the Gypsy & Traveller Site Grant programme managed by Rowena Clements, delivering opportunities for affordable housing in desired locations through partnerships with local authorities and innovative funding models. Get involved in the vision of creating homes people can afford.
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Gypsy & Traveller Site Grant programme Rowena Clements – Programme Delivery Manager 13th January 2011
The HCA • Started 1 December 2008 • Made up of programmes from Housing Corporation, English Partnerships, the Academy for Sustainable Communities and Department of Communities and Local Government • Our vision:To create opportunities • For people to live in homes they can afford in places they want to live • For local authorities and communities to deliver the ambition they have for their own areas
Affordable Rent • Registered Providers working with Local Authorities • Local Authority Support • HCA working closely with Local Authorities • Local Authorities Key Role • Packages
GTSG delivery within the HCA • Spending Review • Mainstream delivery of pitches and sites as affordable housing • Ring fenced Pot • Product
Framework for delivery • Local Investment Plans • Working with Registered Providers
Community Land Trust/Self Build • Innovative Bids • Land Owning • Self Build
Value For Money • No 100% grant funding • Lower Costs • Procurement
Next Steps • Programme Launch January • www.homesandcommunities.co.uk
Rowena.Clements@HCA.GSX.GOV.UK Any questions