Decision details

The report of the findings and recommendations of the of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Task Group into issues surrounding the delivery of affordable housing in the Chorley, Preston and South Ribble districts was submitted for consideration.

The Chair welcomed Councillor Peter Malpas (Executive Member (Business)) to the meeting.

Members received and considered the final report, recommendations and action plan in respect of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Task Group inquiry with Preston and South Ribble into Affordable Housing.

The Chair advised there were useful recommendations within the report that, in some cases, the Executive Cabinet had already implemented as part of the Affordable Housing action plan.  Councillor Malpas supported the recommendations, in particular, those made to the Homes and Communities Agency. 

The inquiry had been a learning experience with regards to joint scrutiny. 

RESOLVED - The report be presented to Executive Cabinet for consideration in December 2009.