York slum circa 1933

A consultation is being shared by City of York Council with residents, partners in health, housing, and those involved in the private rented market, regarding a draft Private Sector Housing Strategy.

Using data from research carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and commissioned by the council, the strategy aims to make homes in York safer and healthier places.

The strategy itself outlines plans to work closely with partners and residents to tackle poverty and disadvantage and to ensure that homes are healthier for their occupants.

These improvements to health and wellbeing aim to protect the vulnerable and dovetail with a vision for York to be a leading sustainable city with ongoing economic prosperity. Under the new One Planet York programme the city will strive for vibrancy and diversity of the local economy, the health and social wellbeing of residents and the quality of the built and natural environment.
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