Housing Summit: Collaborative approach to tackle housing crisis
21 March 2024
Julie Weight
In February, industry experts came together at the North Essex Councils Housing Summit to discuss the current housing crisis.
North Essex Councils' summit addresses housing challenge
North Essex Councils and health partners came together earlier this month to try to address housing challenges in north Essex together.
North Essex Councils join forces to address housing crisis in the county
Housing summit aims to find solutions to affordability and homelessness issues in Essex
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