WEST Devon Borough Council has launched a new project aimed at tackling the shortage of affordable homes. 

The “West Devon Housing Offer” is designed to provide local communities with funding and support to “play a key role” in creating affordable homes. 

The resources can help communities research and form community housing groups, kickstart housing projects and connect with registered providers of social housing.  

Landowners can also receive help on how to donate or sell land to their communities for affordable housing. 

Councillor Mark Renders (Independent, West Devon Dartmoor), Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Housing at West Devon Borough Council said: “With the lack of affordable housing and an increase in rents, it is becoming very difficult for people to find a home – a problem we want to tackle head on. 

“There are many individuals and groups in the community who, like us, are passionate about delivering much needed homes across the borough. Our support and funding through the Housing Offer will help them on that journey. 

“If you are serious about providing more homes in your area, please get in touch. Together, with communities, we can be a force for good to improve housing in West Devon.” 

For more information and to find out how to apply, visit www.westdevon.gov.uk/wdho.