With only a few days remaining, the council is encouraging all residents, tenants, landlords, partners, and community groups to share their views. The feedback gathered will be crucial in shaping the final strategy, which aims to address housing challenges across the district over the next five years. High housing costs, limited availability of affordable homes, and increased demand for homelessness services are currently placing significant pressure on the community and public services.
The proposed strategy outlines three key priorities: prevention and early intervention; building and optimising the use of suitable homes; and establishing a joined-up housing system. These priorities encompass critical issues such as reducing reliance on temporary accommodation, preventing and reducing rough sleeping, addressing gaps in supported housing, improving standards in the private rented sector, and enhancing collaboration with housing associations, developers, neighbouring councils, and other partners.
Councillor Simon Morgan, Leader of Maldon District Council, emphasised the importance of community input: “Housing touches every community in our district, and the views of the people who live and work here are what will make this strategy work. We have already heard some valuable insights, but time is running out. If you want a say in how we respond to housing pressures in Maldon, please take a few minutes to read the proposals and tell us what you think by 25 October. Don't miss your chance.”
The proposed vision, strategic priorities, evidence summary, and questionnaire are available online at www.maldon.gov.uk/housingconsultation. Paper copies can be requested by calling 01621 854477. Residents are urged to share the consultation details with friends, family, neighbours, and community groups, particularly those in rural areas, to ensure broad participation.
The consultation, which opened on Monday, 28 September 2026, will inform the Maldon District Council Homelessness and Housing Strategy 2018–2025, which it will replace. A summary of the feedback received will be published once the final strategy has been developed.
