The key roles of CDA for Herts are to:

• Act as an “honest broker” to facilitate the often lengthy and complex process of developing affordable housing schemes in rural areas to encourage sustainable communities;
• Meet the needs of those people who would not be able to afford accommodation on the open market;
• Work closely with village communities, Parish Councils, District Councils, Housing Associations, landowners, farmers and anyone else involved in the process of providing affordable housing;
• Identify local need through housing needs surveys;
• Assist with site identification in parishes where there is a proven affordable housing need;
• Carry out research, policy analysis, and lobbying on rural housing issues;
• Promote wider initiatives such as the use of empty properties, foyer schemes and meeting needs for supported housing.

If you would like further information about working towards getting affordable housing developed in your parish, please contact CDA for Herts by either emailing emily.butterworth@cdaforherts.org.uk or phoning 01707 695517