Housing Strategy, Research and Consultation

South Bucks District Council is the body responsible for housing policy and strategy in the District, balancing national and regional policies with local needs. To do this it is necessary to carry out research, monitor and map needs, respond to changes in legislation and take a pro-active role in preventing homelessness. It also takes the lead role in partnership working with other housing providers and housing advice agencies and regularly consults with services users incorporating the feedback into future service reviews.

The overall aims and objectives of the Council are contained within the following documents:-

Related Strategies:-

• Regional Housing Strategy
• Supporting People Strategy

If you require copies of these documents please contact our Housing Strategy Manager on 01895 837364, or complete the CONTACT form online or write to South Bucks District Council, Capswood, Oxford Road, Denham, Bucks, UB9 4LH

Research & Consultation -

Current and recent research projects include:-

• BME
• Young People
• Advice Mapping
• Key Workers
• Stock Condition Survey
• Strategic Housing Market Assessment

We regularly consult with various bodies and service users throughout the District, the feedback from which is then used to influence and drive future strategy.

This is an on-going process and the following groups are currently engaged:-

• Landlords Forum
• Residents Forum
• Homelessness Forum
• Mystery Shopping
• Satisfaction Monitoring