Last chance for East Riding residents to take part in housing survey
The County Council wants to hear from everyone so it can build a comprehensive picture
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking people to take part in a housing survey.
It is to help them establish the level, and type, of homes needed in communities.
It is asking everyone for their views even if you are happy or unhappy about your house.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "Your views as a resident of East Riding are important to us and the information you provide will help us to build a comprehensive picture of the need for homes in our area and help us to ensure we meet the needs of our diverse communities.
"The East Riding Housing Needs Survey will allow us to capture a high quality and realistic view of the pressures which our residents might be facing in relation to housing – either for themselves or members of their household.
"You may have concerns about whether you would be able to afford a new home or you may live in a home that’s too large or small for your needs. It may be that you have a family member who wants to move out and start living by themselves but hasn’t yet been able to do so. Equally, you may be happy in your current home but we would still like to hear from you.
"The information we gather from this survey will feed into a project which will allow the Council to establish the level of housing need in our area as well as what type of need there is.
"The evidence will support policies to be set out in the East Riding Local Plan which is currently being updated and will provide valuable evidence when planning applications are reviewed with reference to the type, tenure and general mix of a housing development."
The survey can be accessed here. The time taken will depend on your individual household circumstances, but the authority suggests the average will be 7 – 10 minutes. Responses will be anonymous, but they do ask for data about where you currently live to help them to see where the need for homes is.
The survey will be open until tomorrow (Friday 22nd April).