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Vicky Ford MP

Delivering Housing and Ending Homelessness

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As Chelmsford’s MP I work with local authorities, volunteers and charities to make sure that, together, we do all we can to address the issues which result in homelessness.

 

This page is currently being updated December 2020 

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Homelessness

Update on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping - Winter 2022 2023

Wednesday, 18 January, 2023

I recently wrote to Chelmsford City Council with regards to the release of supplemental Government funding to Local Authorities under the Homelessness Prevention Grant.

Affordable Housing

Planning Law Amendments and Affordable Housing in Chelmsford

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022

In Chelmsford we need more affordable housing. When new developments are made a proportion of the homes must be affordable, but the same does not apply when commercial buildings (like office blocks) are converted into homes. I raised this in the House of Commons on 25th November. 2022.

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Cladding Update

Friday, 28 January, 2022

UPDATE on Cladding issues. There was welcome news from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities regarding cladding earlier this month.

Fire Safety and Cladding Issues in certain Chelmsford properties - update

Monday, 19 April, 2021

Monday, 19 April, 2021   I know that there are residents in certain Chelmsford properties who are deeply affected by ongoing issues with fire safety and cladding.

Fortnightly Report from Vicky Ford MP

Thursday, 20 August, 2020

It was a great honour to welcome the Housing Minister to Beaulieu Park last month (July).  With the Government focusing on increasing housing across the country, this was an opportunity to show him what an outstanding community Beaulieu Park is.  During his visit we had the chance to speak to loc

Is more emergency housing required to accommodate the homeless in winter?

Friday, 31 January, 2020

Reducing homelessness and ending rough sleeping is a priority. The 2018 Homeless Reduction Act introduced a new duty on local authorities to take reasonable steps to prevent or relieve homelessness. The Government has committed to eliminating Rough Sleeping by the end of this Parliament. 

Update on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping

Sunday, 1 December, 2019

This page is in the process of being updated - December 2020

Housing Update - 1st November 2019

Friday, 1 November, 2019

Access to affordable and social housing in Chelmsford is a significant issue. We must make sure people can get on to, and climb up, the housing ladder, protect tenants and solve rough sleeping. 

Infrastructure Update - November 2019

Friday, 1 November, 2019

Our second railway station is now firmly on track with an agreed  £218m funding package to complete the station at Beaulieu Park and a North East Bypass connecting the A12 at Boreham to the A131 at Great Leighs.

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Vicky responds to CCC's Homelessness Review including a suggestion for the formation of a Standing Forum of Registered Providers

Tuesday, 29 October, 2019

Vicky said “ Reducing homelessness and ending rough sleeping in Chelmsford is a matter of great concern to me and my constituents.”

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