Housing for All Local Democracy Group

The purpose of the Housing for All Local Democracy Group (LDG) is to:

Contribute to achieving community outcomes as set out in the Inner West Community Strategic Plan and implementation of Council’s four-year Delivery Program
Provide input into development and implementation of Inner West policies, strategic plans and/or programs as related to housing for all issues as requested.
Serve as a resource for Council in relation to matters which Council resolves to bring before the LDG for input.
Monitor and promote the implementation of Council’s Affordable Housing Policy and other relevant policies and plans related to affordable housing for very low, low, and moderate income households, including essential workers, boarding house residents, homeless people, renters, and others experiencing housing stress.
Serve as a resource for Council in relation to the housing market, trends, and community impacts, including supporting access to and opportunities for affordable, sustainable, accessible, and build-to-rent housing options where relevant, and other issues impacting renters.
Provide suggestions on improving the development of housing options that support the retention of a diverse and inclusive community and an accessible and sustainable place to live.
Assist in the development of programs and initiatives to highlight the importance of housing and greater protections for renters to the wellbeing and dynamism of the community.