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Meet Your Rural Housing Enabler

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Providing Expertise and Advice

Rural communities are resilient, and with your commitment and the right support, we can tackle these challenges together. We can help your community create affordable housing solutions designed for local people.

Susan Tron, MBE, your Rural Housing Enabler at DCA, is here to help. Funded through a national scheme run by ACRE, Susan offers free support to your community, including:

  • Assessing local housing needs: Conducting housing needs surveys and assessing community requirements.
  • Building key partnerships: Collaborating with housebuilders, Parish Councils, landowners and Housing Associations.
  • Serving as an honest broker: Providing unbiased, informed advice to help manage different stakeholders’ interests.
  • Community engagement: Supporting community members every step of the way to ensure their voices are heard.

Read Susan's blog: Is there a Hidden Housing Need in Your Village? See What the Data Says About Your Parish

Whether you’re an individual, landowner, Parish Council member, or Housing Association representative, we’re here to help.

Contact us to start exploring options for affordable housing in your community:

Susan Tron, MBE – Rural Housing Enabler
Email: susan.tron@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Phone: 07496 461 998

 

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