What housing is needed in the Mount Blair area? Community survey open

The Mount Blair Community Development Trust (MBCDT) is launching a survey in partnership with the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) to inform what housing is needed now and into the future.  
The survey results will help shape what housing is provided, led by the needs and aspirations of the community, and will help ensure future sustainability.  ​

​MBCDT is particularly keen to retain younger people, families and those working in the area, and to provide suitable affordable homes for local people. 

As well as current residents, MBCDT would also like to hear from people wanting to return or re-locate to the area, and local businesses – including potential new businesses. 

The survey is funded by Perth & Kinross Council, as part of a larger project looking at developing affordable housing in five different communities across the area, including Mount Blair.  

Download the survey poster here. ​

Colin Reed, Development Officer at MBCDT said: “The Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with CHT and we look forward to sharing the results of this consultation. Access to affordable housing has long been an issue locally and it has been noted once again with responses to our recent Community Action Plan survey.” 

Ronnie MacRae, CEO of Communities Housing Trust, said: “We are very pleased to be working with the Mount Blair community to understand their specific needs, as part of a wider project across Perthshire. We know demand for quality, affordable housing will be high here, and we now have increased opportunities to address this, with Scottish government policies on land reform, supporting rural housing and community empowerment. 

“Community-led housing is often the best option in small, rural communities, as it can be tailored, providing a mix of tenures as well as a mix of house sizes, to give the greatest possible flexibility to residents.” 

The surveys can be completed online before Friday 11 March at: https://www.chtrust.co.uk/surveys. ​