Purpose

To seek approval to undertake a 6-week
consultation exercise to seek the views of the public and
stakeholders on the Council’s draft Housing Strategy and
Delivery Plan 2025-2030.

Decision

To enable the Council to implement a 5-year
Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan setting out the key priorities
and actions to address the housing needs of residents and
communities within the Borough.

Reasons for the decision

That the Portfolio Holder for Sustainability,
Growth and Economy agrees to a public and stakeholder engagement
being undertaken for a period of 6-weeks in relation to the
proposed Council’s Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan
2025-2030.

Alternative options considered

There is an option not to produce a Housing
Strategy meaning approval for a consultation period would no longer
be required. There is no requirement to have a Housing Strategy,
however, in doing so the Council would not have a platform that
would set out the priorities and actions that are needed to improve
the supply and standard of housing in the Borough. This could also
impact on how the Council aims to address the major issues of
impacting upon local residents and communities including the
increasing threat of homelessness and domestic abuse case.