A new five year housing strategy has been adopted as part of a bid to improve homes and support for residents across Tendring.
Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Housing Strategy 2026–2030 will guide how the authority manages its housing stock and supports people facing housing pressures.
The strategy was formally approved at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 27 January following Cabinet agreement and a six week public consultation.
Most respondents — including residents, partners and local organisations — supported the council’s priorities for the next five years.
These priorities include maintaining and improving council homes, preventing homelessness, supporting the delivery of more affordable housing, and helping people live safely and independently in their communities.
For those living in council housing, the strategy outlines how the council intends to continue targeting investment at safety, compliance and long term repairs. It also sets out the council’s approach to earlier support for individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties, with the aim of reducing reliance on temporary accommodation wherever possible.
The document further details how the council will work with developers, housing associations and partners across Essex to increase the supply of affordable homes. It also confirms ongoing work to promote good housing standards in private rented and owner occupied homes, and to support vulnerable residents who may need additional help to remain safe and independent.
Councillor Andy Baker, TDC Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, said: “This strategy reflects the challenges many residents are facing and sets out how we intend to manage and improve our residents’ homes responsibly over the next five years.
“We are proud to have retained our own council housing at a time when many authorities have not, and as the largest provider of social housing in Tendring we take that responsibility seriously.
“We are also proud of the housing services we deliver for our residents, but we know there is always more to do.”
Following the consultation, the strategy was strengthened to include clearer recognition of the council’s duties under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, a renewed focus on increasing council owned temporary accommodation, clearer plans for homes that no longer meet required standards, and continued promotion of energy efficiency improvements.
