Dear Ambos members & supporters

Your invitation to Homes For Cornwall - Join A Growing Movement!

On May 16th at 11am we are gathering to build on an inspirational launch of 'Homes for Cornwall' at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro.

Cornwall is facing an unprecedented shortage of properly affordable housing. This is a huge issue impacting not just on the most vulnerable in our community but is forcing many families from their homes, impacting on the delivery of essential services and on the education of many young people. The post Covid recovery of our core industries is being hampered by a shortage of staff in large part due to issues around their accommodation. Inward investment opportunities are being lost or deferred by the inability to house key staff. This housing crisis is causing real damage to individuals, families, our economy and most importantly our communities.

The Homes for Cornwall Team are a bunch of passionate leaders from across many sectors (Council, landowners, farmers, local charities, Cornish businesses, community & educational organisations). We hope to be joined by many more who see an opportunity to make a difference. We see the size of the problem, but also the prize for our County. Join us for:

• Inspiration – imagine what Cornwall could become if we got this right and the unique character of the Cornwall we care about, could fully develop?

• Insight – what changes will make the difference? What do we need to do? Who do we need to involve?

• Education – What topics we really need to get a better handle on? How does the system actually work? And why is it failing?

• Motivation – moving from concern to action

We are very much hoping you can join and add your energy to this movement. Can you please RSVP to hello@ambos.org.uk. Your formal invitation and joining instructions will follow closer to the event.

Let’s be brave and bold together!