A new online initiative to identify people needing affordable housing has been launched for for North Pembrokeshire, South Ceredigion and West Carmarthenshire. The survey is an independent one from community groups wishing to support individuals and communities in West Wales. The initiative is a collaboration between 4CG Cymru Cooperative in Cardigan and Narberth’s local community development charity PLANED. See www.planed.org.uk/news for a link to the survey.

Hedd Harries, of PLANED added: “We are contacting all town and community councils within the communities identified but also are encouraging voluntary groups to get involved in notifying local people of the chance to have their say. People need to send their responses by the survey’s closing date, October 31.”

Shan Williams, of 4CG Cymru Cooperative added: “ Housing for local people is a highly important issue, we are seeing census figures showing a depopulation of rural areas as local people are priced out and the lack of well-paid employment. The increase in the cost of living will compound the problem. We have to look at radical solutions.”

Cris Tomos said: “We need to see local communities leading on housing developments.”

Anyone wishing to be involved, please contact [email protected] .

Hard copies of the survey are available from [email protected] or calling PLANED on 01834 860965.