FRANKSTON Council is drafting a policy to help create more affordable housing. Consultation is underway on council’s “draft affordable housing policy”. Councillor Nathan Butler said “our goal is for Frankston City to be a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home. “When we invest in affordable housing, we’re not just seeing homes built, we’re strengthening our entire community. Just as we need schools, roads and hospitals, we need affordable housing.”
The policy is expected to focus on council’s role as a supply enabler, advocate, and partner to other agencies. Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Zero chair Jackie Galloway said “data shows that homelessness is a prominent issue in Frankston City. Although we have initiatives in place to support members of our community experiencing homelessness, like Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Zero, it is crucial that we’re also addressing the root causes.”
“When people can’t afford a place to stay, they often end up relying on temporary, insecure and sometime unsafe alternatives. Ensuring our city has more affordable housing, means more options for the people who need them most and is a strong step towards breaking the cycle of homelessness,” she said.
This stage of consultation closes on 23 March. For more information, visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 4 February 2025