Community Land Trusts: Empowering Communities through Collective Ownership
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are legal entities run by local volunteers to collectively own and manage property/land, undertake development projects, and secure assets for the community. With priorities set by communities to address local issues like affordable housing and recreation, CLTs provide a means for communities to take control, influence local development, and create affordable property for locals. By engaging the community, setting rules, incorporating as a legal entity, and managing assets, CLTs empower communities to meet their needs and build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. Stretham & Wilburton Community Land Trust is a prime example of a successful CLT initiative, providing affordable homes, support for local businesses, and community facilities through active community involvement. Manor Farm, a project by the CLT, showcases the impact of community-owned assets in creating a sustainable and thriving local environment.
- Community Land Trusts
- Collective Ownership
- Affordable Housing
- Local Development
- Community Empowerment
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Community Land Trusts www.clteast.org
What is a Community Land Trust? It s in the name: COMMUNITY, LAND, TRUST It s a legal vehicle for communities non-profit led and run by local volunteers What can it do? collectively own and manage property/land undertake development projects themselves lock in assets for community forever www.clteast.org
Why do communities want to set up CLTs? set priorities address local issues e.g. affordable housing, recreation, retail local influence land or assets www.clteast.org
Why are CLTs an answer? Taking control Genuine influence over local development (design, location, scheme delivery) Assets Meeting local needs by creating community-owned assets that produce income for local projects Affordable property for local people Stronger communities Active citizens working together using local skills / partnerships www.clteast.org
How do communities set up CLTs? Idea Community Engagement Set rules for CLT Incorporate as a legal entity Call for land/assets Apply for planning permission Funding secured Build or renovate Manage the assets www.clteast.org
Stretham & Wilburton Community Land Trust Identify issues: Affordable local homes for local people Support for local small businesses / community facilities Set up as an Industrial & Provident Society (charity) Call for land - edge of village site secured Community involvement in design process Manor Farm: 75 homes, 23 of which affordable local homes, workspaces, doctor s surgery, open spaces 100+ members of CLT, 12 Trustees First CLT tenants now living in houses! www.clteast.org
Whats happening in East of England? Homes for Wells CLT Hythe Forward CLT Stretham & Wilburton CLT Swaffham Prior CLT Thrift CLT for Soham Lavenham CLT Witchford CLT Swaffham Bulbeck CLT Haddenham CLT SAVE CLT (Soham) Fordham CLT Kennett CLT Cambridge CLT Halesworth Trust www.clteast.org
