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Reform UK Debate: Access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals
The Reform motion calls for a restriction on access to social housing on the grounds of nationality. We cannot, of course, support that proposal. Social housing is allocated on the basis of housing need among those who are legally eligible. It's not allocated…
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Reform UK Debate: Access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals
Reform says, 'End access to social housing for foreign nationals.' That's your policy. Does that mean that families who have a legal right to be here—families and their children—would be asked to leave their homes, turfed out onto the streets? Well, yes, I…
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Reform UK Debate: Access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals
Thank you very much, Llywydd. I strongly reject this motion. Thank you to Lynne Neagle for co-tabling the amendment. I was pleased to work with her on such an important issue. The Government's aim is clear. Everyone in Wales should have access to a safe, warm…
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Reform UK Debate: Access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals
Formally.
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I don't think it's quite as simple as you point out. There are delays in the system, but there are all kinds of reasons why these delays come about. I absolutely want to hear your views in the call for evidence that we are holding, some of which you've talked…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much. There is significant interest in this today. Our planning system must operate in a timely fashion, but it must also, of course, make robust decisions to deliver our ambitions for Wales, especially in terms of the economy and communities…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I will just repeat once again that social housing is allocated according to need, not according to nationality. When you use the term 'foreign nationals', I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to there. 'Foreign nationals' include people, families…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you. Swansea Council has been allocated over £38 million in social housing grant funding and £9.5 million through the transitional accommodation capital programme this year alone. Together, this will contribute to the delivery of 541 additional homes…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
As you say, that should be happening, and I agree with a lot of what you said on this subject. Planning authorities, along with key providers, should take a strategic and long-term approach towards providing infrastructure in drawing up plans. That can, of…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you. Planning policy sets out that local planning authorities should support the provision of all types of infrastructure required to meet the needs of communities when new housing developments are considered.
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Diolch yn fawr. I have heard other social landlords cite this as something that we need to look at, and that they think that maybe the balance should be redressed a little bit. So, my officials are available to discuss any challenges Trivallis or other social…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
The Welsh development quality requirements ensure that new social homes provide an environment where households can thrive, and which adapt to their changing needs. We have a strong pipeline of housing that meets these standards, delivering homes that are…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much for those questions. The private rental sector does play a crucial role in our housing system, with around one in six households renting, and therefore it is hugely important that we give particular attention to those people who are facing…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Strengthening tenants' rights is a priority for this Government. Renters deserve a safe, warm, secure and affordable home, and they should feel confident challenging poor conditions. Positive change requires good law, and the first phase of our legislative…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
—and we are looking at this and are in active discussions around it.
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Well, I agree with your ambition for creating a more robust and resilient rurality here in Wales. I am in active discussions with Llyr Gruffydd, the rural affairs Minister—whatever the title is now—
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much. It is important that the process of creating a local plan does include everyone, isn't it, and the needs of everyone within that community. From my personal experience of being part of the development of a local development plan in my…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Diolch yn fawr. Yes, your point is well made, Huw.
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Well, I'll reiterate what I said earlier, really, that the infrastructure absolutely needs to be at the heart of the planning process and in bringing LDPs together. They are a matter for the local councils, but my message is quite clear and the message in…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I thank you, Marc, and Carrie Harper who is sitting alongside you. I know about the important work that you did in that period, and no-one should ever again face jail or that kind of situation for being a voice for local democracy. I hope that that is…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I am committed to engaging more efficiently with the community regarding the LDP process. I will be starting a conversation soon on how LDPs can be reimagined to better reflect the aspirations of our communities. A consultation on options and proposals for…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much for that question. I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank our firefighters, the police force, NRW, our communities and all of the agencies that worked so very hard during those wildfires over the summer months. I had an…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you for the question. In our programme for government, you will see that there is a clear commitment there to reform the planning system, to make the planning system more accountable to communities, and also to see how we can accelerate the process of…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much for that question. As it happens, I will be announcing additional funding tomorrow for a number of towns, and one city, in Wales under the Transforming Towns funding. So, that funding has been a very effective means of allowing towns and…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you very much for that question. And I do recall when this plan was introduced, and, at the time, it was described as a five-year programme that had a specific purpose of bringing more houses up to standard so that they could be used to alleviate…
