Angela Rayner's recent comments about increasing support for council house building have prompted plenty of discussion across the housing sector. What stood out to me was her clear message that this should not come at the expense of housing associations. I wrote to our PM with this same message. The letter was forwarded to the correct department. I await a reply.

From a resident perspective, this shouldn't be an either-or debate.

The reality is that we are not building enough affordable homes. Long waiting lists and increasing demand mean more people are struggling to find a secure and affordable place to live. We know we have to many people living on the streets. One is to many. Whether those homes are built by councils or housing associations matters less than ensuring they are built at the scale needed.

Housing associations have a long track record of delivering homes, investing in communities and supporting residents. Councils also have an important role to play, particularly where there is the ambition and capacity to build more social housing. The housing crisis is too big for any one part of the sector to solve alone.

What encourages me is the growing recognition that partnership is the answer. Residents benefit when councils, housing associations and government work together with a shared focus on increasing the supply of social rent homes.

As residents, we tend to look at outcomes rather than organisational structures. We want safe, affordable, well-maintained homes and thriving communities. We want future generations to have the same opportunities that many people have enjoyed in the past.

If councils can build more homes, that's good news. If housing associations can continue to build more homes, that's good news too. The challenge is not choosing between one or the other. The challenge is ensuring both have the support, resources and funding needed to meet growing demand.

For residents waiting for a home, success will not be measured by who built it. Success will be measured by having a place to call home. Everyone deserves a place to call home somewhere safe, comfortable and affordable, where they can put down roots, create memories and feel part of a community.