Housing and homelessness strategy (2026 to 2030) consultation

A decent home is the foundation on which people build their lives and communities thrive.

We are developing a new five-year housing and homelessness strategy for Newcastle-under-Lyme. This strategy sets out our commitment to improve housing quality, prevent homelessness, and support those most in need.

Your views are vital. Please take a few minutes to read about our plans and complete the short survey.

About the draft strategy

The draft strategy focuses on three thematic, cross-cutting priorities that acknowledge the links between housing, health, prosperity, and social wellbeing:

  • housing and health
  • housing and prosperity
  • homelessness and rough sleeping

Our objectives

Priority 1: housing and health

  • Foster strategic joined-up thinking and policy setting on health and housing.
  • Continuously improve housing standards and the energy efficiency of the housing stock.

Priority 2: housing and prosperity

  • Develop a vibrant and economically prosperous housing market that meets residents’ needs.
  • Facilitate the development of a range of affordable housing to meet identified needs.
  • Contribute to economic regeneration of the high street by incorporating mixed-use developments within town centres.

Priority 3: homelessness and rough sleeping

  • Continue providing early intervention and partnership working to prevent homelessness.
  • Support those facing homelessness issues, specifically rough sleepers.
  • Operate a housing allocation system that enables those in housing need to access appropriate social housing.

Dates

The consultation runs from 19 January 2026 and closes on 2 March 2026. Please submit your feedback before then.

Have your say

Please complete our short questionnaire. Your feedback will help shape the final strategy.
  

Download the questionaire

Please return the questionaire by email or post:

  • Post: Housing team, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BL

Further information

The draft strategy is available to download:
  

Download the draft housing and homelessness strategy 2026–2030

Need some help?

For help completing the survey or to request an alternative format, please contact us: