Issue - meetings

To consider and receive the report of the Director (Early Intervention and Support).

That the draft housing strategy be accepted for consultation and presentation to Council for approval.

Councillor Jane Fitzsimons, Executive Member (Homes and Housing), presented the report of the Director (Early Intervention and Support) which sets out the draft housing strategy for consideration and approval to consult with stakeholders. The strategy is a live document covering the period 2019 to 2024, with an action plan for the first 12 months that will be reviewed and refreshed each year.

Decision:

That the draft housing strategy be accepted for consultation and presentation to Council for approval.

Reasons for Recommendation(s):

The housing strategy provides an opportunity to set out in a single document the range and depth of work undertaken by the council in relation to housing. Consulting on the strategy provides the opportunity for partners and other stakeholders to provide feedback and work with the council.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

To not consult on the strategy. This was rejected because the consultation provides an opportunity to potentially refine the strategy and to engage with partners on its delivery.