Issue - meetings

That the Committee note the progress against delivery of the Housing Strategy Action Plan October 2022.

The Strategic Housing & Programme Delivery Manager introduced the annual update on progress towards meeting the priorities set out in the Local Housing Strategy 2019-24.  The Housing Strategy had an action plan that set out 3 priorities with key areas for action within each priority, as follows:- 

·         Increase supply to provide the right type of homes in the right location

·         Provide support and ensure people live and remain in the right type of home

·         Improve the quality and sustainability of homes

In response to a question from Councillor Bernie Attridge around the reduction in the target for the number of properties to be built, the Strategic Housing & Programme Delivery Manager explained that demand was driven by the amount of land in the Council’s ownership and that it was possible for the Council to acquire further properties and increase the target when possible. 

The Service Manager – Housing & Prevention also explained that he did not believe that SARTH was a barrier for the Council to be able to rent out properties quickly. 

The recommendation, as outlined within the report, was moved by Councillor Bernie Attridge, and seconded by Councillor Rosetta Dolphin. 

RESOLVED:

That the Committee note the progress against delivery of the Housing Strategy Action Plan October 2022.