Purpose

Council to agree two new strategies.

Content

Decision:
Approve the new Housing Strategy 2025-2034 and accompanying
action plan, intended to cover the first 12 months of the
Strategy.
Reason(s):

1.      
Although
not statutorily required, it is prudent and usual for local housing
authorities to have a document outlining their policies and
objectives for housing in their area.

2.      
Housing
strategies provide a framework for policy development, guiding the
delivery of housing services and improvements. With the previous
strategy now out of date, and an improvement programme for housing
services underway, having a new housing strategy is essential to
help us continue to improve and deliver improved services for our
residents.
Other options considered and rejected by the
Executive:
Defer the strategy for further review and
development.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or
lead councillors and any dispensation granted:
None.