The learning exchange helped to identify several possible sites to explore for Community Led Housing. It also allowed us to further promote the Housing Needs Assessment Survey currently being undertaken and gather information from attendees on local housing needs. Other learning included a better understanding of the Rural Housing Burden and how an allocation policy can help meet the communities housing aims. It also gave information on options for managing Community Housing, which was well received as this was a concern for some people attending.

Learning Outcomes

• The communities will be made aware of existing Community Led Housing projects through discussing case studies. This will highlight the differing tenure options available to communities and the mechanisms by which they can allocate and manage properties.
• The community will be informed about the process of developing Community Led Housing through discussing a route map. This will highlight the typical stages and processes communities will need to go through to be successful in delivering houses.
• The communities will be informed about the funding mechanisms available to support the development of Community Led Housing. This will highlight the capital and revenue funding available during land purchase, project development and construction

"Overall the exchange has increased community knowledge and awareness of Community Led Housing and how it may be a potential solution to housing issues locally. Written materials were taken away by attendees to discuss with other groups and for those that couldn't attend."