Councillor Cath Moore

The Housing Committee resolved to approve the proposed redevelopment proposals for The Knoll, Uley on 09/06/2026. The decision will result in the provision of up to 18 new affordable homes.

The Housing Committee noted the 2025/26 forecast outturn position for revenue budgets and capital programmes on 17/03/2026. The committee noted an underspend of £17k for the General Fund revenue budget and an underspend of £401k for the Housing Revenue Account revenue budget.

The Housing Committee resolved to adopt the Downsizing Policy on 17 March 2026. The committee also delegated authority to the Strategic Head of Housing to make minor changes to the policy in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Housing Committee. The policy aims to support tenants in downsizing from larger homes to smaller, more suitable accommodation.

The Housing Committee considered and commented on the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit Report on 17 March 2026. The committee resolved to consider and comment on the report. The Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit will promote fraud awareness training and introduce verification checklists for homeless applications, temporary accommodation placements, and housing allocations.

...to increase the Housing Revenue Account's 'Acquisitions of Housing' capital budget by £10 million for 2025/26, bringing the total to £15 million, to support the acquisition of affordable housing through Section 106 agreements.