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Shaping Your Local Community
The Stretham and Wilburton Community Land Trust (SWCLT) is proud to be at the forefront of addressing some of the significant challenges facing our local villages, particularly in terms of access to affordable homes and shared amenities, which are vital for sustaining a lively and vibrant community.
In recent years, planning policies have restricted the housing supply, but now there’s an exciting opportunity to make a difference. The 2011 Localism Act and the 2012 National Planning Policy Framework provided the chance to approach things differently. In response, our two villages united in 2011 to form SWCLT, making it Cambridgeshire’s first Community Land Trust.
A Clear Mission
Our goal is straightforward – to empower the people who live or work in the villages to have a greater say in local development, ensuring it benefits the entire community.
Background
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are being established across the UK as not-for-profit organisations managed by local volunteers. These trusts develop housing, workspaces, or other assets to meet community needs. They enable more people to live closer to their workplaces, schools, shops, clubs, friends, and families. As an independent entity, SWCLT is fully accountable to local residents, with regulations ensuring that its assets remain community-owned indefinitely.
We are pleased to announce that we are now in the fourth phase of housing development at Manor Farm, where many local residents have already benefited from SWCLT’s efforts. For more information about Community Land Trusts, please visit:
Manor Farm, Stretham: Phase 4 Completion
We are pleased to announce the completion of Phase 4 at Manor Farm in Stretham, the latest addition to our ongoing efforts to provide housing for local working people. Phase 4 includes six new houses allocated by the SWCLT but owned by Hundred Houses. These homes are designed to help local residents remain in their community, combating the issue of rising property prices that can otherwise force them to move away.
These new homes are part of our broader commitment to ensuring that local people have access to affordable and high-quality housing. Manor Farm also features large green areas and many newly planted trees, creating a beautiful and sustainable environment for all residents.
For more information, visit our website or contact us directly. Let's work together to support our local area and ensure it remains a wonderful place to live and work.
