People of North Wales asked to share their rural housing concerns with independent Commission
A major Commission into rural housing in Wales is holding its regional evidence session in Bangor on 9 November at the Centre for Advanced Software Technology. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation Commission on Rural Housing in Wales will provide an independent insight into the issue of housing need in rural Wales. It is currently building a picture of the situation in Wales to enable the Commissioners to make informed policy recommendations.
Today's event is one of four evidence sessions which are being held around the country over the next five months. At these sessions, the Commission will gain input from policy experts, practitioners and the general public, as well as written consultation. If you wish to attend, please contact Roger Harding on ruralhousingwales@jrf.org.uk or 020 7833 2997. If you are unable to attend but would like to submit evidence, the Commission has also issued a consultation paper to which responses are being sought. The paper can be found here, or requested on the number above.
In addition to the evidence sessions and the consultation paper, the Commission will draw on existing research in the area and examine new evidence on the issue. The Commissioners will use this information to establish a series of insights and recommendations for policy-makers and practitioners.
Derec Llwyd Morgan, who was Vice-chancellor of the University of Wales (Aberystwyth) until 2004, is the chair of the Commission. The final report on the findings will be written by Professor Paul Milbourne from the University of Cardiff.
Derec Llwyd Morgan said: "This Commission is an excellent opportunity for the Welsh public and housing specialists to share their views on what the real rural housing needs are in Wales. I am looking forward to hearing from people in and around Bangor on what can be done to address their housing concerns."
