Decision

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:

a.     Approved the draft Housing Strategy 2027-2032 for the purposes of public consultation. 

b.     Authorised officers to undertake a formal consultation for a period of six weeks. 

c.      Delegated authority to the Corporate Director Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, to make minor amendments to the draft strategy prior to consultation where required. 

d.     Noted that a further report will be presented to Cabinet following completion of the consultation process setting out the consultation findings and seeking approval to adopt the final Housing Strategy 2027-2032. 

REASON RESOLVED: 

The Housing Strategy will establish the Council's strategic housing priorities for the period 2027-2032 and provide a framework for housing investment, service development and partnership working across West Northamptonshire.  

The Housing Strategy will establish the Council's strategic housing priorities for the period 2027-2032 and provide a framework for housing investment, service development and partnership working across West Northamptonshire.  

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: 

a.     Do nothing (keep current approach) not recommended  

Cabinet agree not to approve this draft housing strategy for formal consultation and continue with the existing housing strategy (2022-2026) 

b.      Not to undertake consultation and move directly to adoption – Not recommended 

This option would reduce opportunities for stakeholder engagement in the development of the strategy and limit opportunities to test and refine the proposed themes and priorities.   

c.      Cabinet agrees to begin formal public consultation on the draft housing strategy 2027-2032 – Recommended 

This option is recommended as it enables the Council to test the proposed strategic themes and priorities with residents, tenants, partners and stakeholders before the strategy is finalised and brought back to Cabinet for adoption.