AS a resident of Widnes, I’m concerned about the lack of serious debate on the homes we need in our community when there’s clearly a big problem.

Many of us are finding it really hard to save enough money to get on the housing ladder, or are struggling with increasing rents while our salaries stay the same.

I am part of the Yes to Homes campaign which is helping to create a lifeline for the people who are renting, trying to get on the housing ladder and stuck at home with only dreams of moving out.

We all need to be prepared to join in the debate with our councillors to tackle this problem, and think about how we can get the right homes in the right places at prices that are affordable for everybody in Widnes.

But our community leaders can only deliver those homes if more people speak up and tell them things must change.

The community must join the Yes to Homes campaign, together we can make them listen.

Please sign the petition at yestohomes.co.uk.

Margaret Bradburne Gloucester Road, Widnes