A new Young People’s Housing Forum is being set up by the Guernsey Institute’s GradRoutes programme, in partnership with the Housing Committee.
It will be open to anyone aged 16 to 30 who lives in or comes from the Bailiwick, whether in education or employment.
Those studying or working away are particularly encouraged to take part, as their views on whether housing affects their decision to come back are seen as an important part of the picture.
‘If we want young people to see their future in Guernsey, we need to understand what they’re experiencing now,’ said Housing president Deputy Steve Williams.
‘The forum will help us explore our thinking with the people most affected by it, and we’re committed to showing members how their input has influenced our work, and being honest about where it couldn’t, and why.’
The forum will advise rather than make decisions. Its role is to help the committee understand how the availability, affordability and suitability of housing affects young people’s choices about living in the island.
Members will be asked to commit for at least 12 months, with the forum expected to meet three or four times a year in person, online or in a hybrid format.
The committee will report back on what it has done with their input.
The first meeting is expected to take place before the end of the year and anyone interested can register by emailing GradRoutes project lead Michelle Morley at michelle.morley@tgi.ac.gg.
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