In order to plan future housing provision an understanding of local needs and the local housing market is required.
North Lincolnshire Council housing needs and market assessment 2006
The district wide housing needs and market assessment survey carried out in 2006 in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council.
The survey reports on and analyses supply and demand in the housing market and the need for additional affordable housing in the area.
A summary of the report is available below.
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As part of this project a more detailed study into the Housing Needs of Older People in North Lincolnshire was undertaken. This report is available below.
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Minority ethnic housing experiences in North Lincolnshire
In 2005 a project was undertaken to improve our understanding of the housing needs and experiences of our local minority ethnic populations. This report has formed the basis of changes in policy and practice throughout the council.
The full report is available below.
.pdf)
Gypsies and Travellers in North and North East Lincolnshire: accommodation situations, preferences and needs
In 2006 North and North East Lincolnshire Councils jointly commissioned Sheffield Hallam University to work with local Gypsy and Traveller populations to discuss their accommodation situations, preferences and needs.
The full report is available below.
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Gypsy and travellers accommodation assessment
In 2007 Salford housing and urban studies unit carried out an assessment of the housing needs of the gypsies and travellers across North and North East Lincolnshire.
The full report is available below.

Supported housing needs of adults with a learning disability in North Lincolnshire
In partnership with the Communities Count research team the Council has carried out research into the supported housing needs of adults with a learning disability. This research will be used to inform a revision of the learning disability housing and to plan for future housing and support needs.
The full report is available below.
.pdf)
A summary of the report is available below.
.pdf)
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