Archive for December 2018
Funding for CLTs
There’s never been a better time to come and talk to us. Earlier this year the Government announced phase 2 of its Community Housing Fund. £163 million is available up to 2021 specifically for Community Land Trusts. The money will be available in the form of revenue grants to help community led housing groups with the initial planning stages of affordable…
Read MoreNational CLT pays a visit to Cornwall
Earlier this year delegates from the National CLT Cornwall Community Land Network visited us in Cornwall as part of the organisations series of tours across the country. The ‘See it and believe it’ program is designed to showcase community-led housing projects and delve into specific themes that have played a particular role in that project’s success. The tours had already visited CLT developments…
Read MoreStrong take-up of affordable homes for locals in Duloe
We’re happy to report that after a successful marketing campaign 4 local families have already signed up to buy 4 of our 10 shared ownership (affordable mortgage) homes being built at Duloe. Our energies now move on to advertising the rental properties on the site at Jubilee Close in the heart of the village, which will be available from early…
Read MoreGetting our message out there
This year we’ve been working hard engaging with the public and stakeholders, spreading our message that it is possible to provide quality affordable housing for local communities. Our stand at the Royal Cornwall Show was a great success. We spoke to farmers and, land agents and made several leads for possible sites for affordable housing…
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