Archive for May 2022
Warm thankyous as CCLT prepares for new era at this year’s AGM
This year’s AGM will mark some big changes to the Board of Cornwall CLT. We will bid a fond farewell to three members who have dedicated many years and volunteer time to the work of our charity. Our Chair, Matt Ward, will stand down after 4 years in the chair and 7 years on the…
Read MoreCommunities must support local families in housing need … and remain viable
A community group which failed to secure wider support for its affordable homes project is warning that opposition to homes that locals need have consequences. This is after the Headteacher of the local school circulated a letter to parents that it would have to cut one teacher post because local families could no longer live…
Read MoreGovernment closure of Community Housing Fund won’t end community-led housing projects
The Government has just announced its decision to discontinue the current programme of the successful Community Housing Fund (CHF) which recently distributed £4 million to community-led housing projects around the country, including to many groups in Cornwall. Cornwall CLT and other CLTs around the country had been lobbying for a continuation of the CHF, as…
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