The new strategy will set out how the council along with partners will deliver new affordable housing and housing services over the next five years (2023 to 2028).

The plan for addressing the housing challenges facing local communities include:

• Increasing the range of housing options to meet housing need
• Developing successful places which are connected to transport, services and jobs
• Tackling and reducing homelessness
• Improving housing affordability
• Supporting people with particular needs to live independently
• Improving the energy efficiency of homes and tackling climate change
• Improving the quality and condition of existing homes.

Housing and Property Committee chair, Cllr Glynis Sinclair said: “Housing should reflect and meet the needs of communities across Highland and the survey offers a good opportunity for local people and communities to have a voice in shaping the new Highland Local Housing Strategy 2023-2028.

“The survey asks local people to share their views on the housing issues that matter most in their community and how they feel resources, investment and services should be targeted to tackle these challenges. Highland fully supports the place-based approach, and I would encourage everyone to take the 5 minutes required to fill out the survey.”

The survey is now live and open until 30 September 2022.