Update on affordable housing from AVDC

AVDC has published a new guide to affordable housing, which is available on the AVDC website at:
http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/news/2012/apr/looking-housing/
From AVDC's website:
'The council is pursuing initiatives to maintain a balanced housing market and boost the supply of affordable, sustainable, homes for local people. This complements our work to maintain the quality of the district's existing housing stock.
While the district council does not develop housing itself, we do work closely with a wide range of partners to enable the provision of new homes. Especially, we work with our local communities and in partnership with housing associations and others.
Current affordable housing developments
There are a number of new residential developments under construction, which will result in the completion of hundreds of new affordable homes. The sites which are currently under construction or planned for the district can be found in the Affordable Home Ownership in Aylesbury Vale document (link on website).
How do I get an affordable home?
You need to register with the council. Call 01296 585168 or 585197 for advice about how to register and who is eligible or see our website: www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/housingadvice'
The list of current developments includes one of 98 homes in Calvert by the Guinness Trust. There are at least 2 planned developments in Steeple Claydon village currently in the pipeline as well.
This is good news for local residents who want to remain in our communities but would like to get on the first rung of the housing ladder.