Gypsy Traveller Site Grant programme Rowena Clements Programme

Gypsy & Traveller Site Grant programme Rowena Clements – Programme Delivery Manager 13 th January 2011 Thriving communities, affordable homes

The HCA w w w 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 Thriving communities, affordable homes

Affordable Rent w w w Registered Providers working with Local Authorities Local Authority Support HCA working closely with Local Authorities Key Role Packages Thriving communities, affordable homes

GTSG delivery within the HCA w w Spending Review Mainstream delivery of pitches and sites as affordable housing Ring fenced Pot Product Thriving communities, affordable homes

Framework for delivery w w Thriving communities, affordable homes Local Investment Plans Working with Registered Providers

Community Land Trust/Self Build w w w Innovative Bids Land Owning Self Build Thriving communities, affordable homes

Value For Money w w w No 100% grant funding Lower Costs Procurement Thriving communities, affordable homes

Next Steps w w Programme Launch January www. homesandcommunities. co. uk Thriving communities, affordable homes

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