Councillor Kathy Pearce

National Policy/Regulatory Changes in Social Housing Sector and Housing Development Programme

From: Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 17, 2025

...to note the update on national policy and regulatory changes in the social housing sector and the Housing Development Programme, including key announcements such as the 10-year rent settlement, funding for new housing, implementation of Awaab's law, changes to Right to Buy, and various consultations, as well as preparations for Awaab's Law and an overview of the current development programme.

Recommendations Approved

Work Programme

From: Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 17, 2025

...to approve the work programme with no changes required.

Recommendations Approved

Use of HRA Underspends 24-25

From: Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 17, 2025

...to support recommendations being presented to Full Council on 25th September, including increasing the HRA capital programme by £3.377m for property acquisitions to be used temporarily for general fund temporary accommodation purposes, delegating property acquisition decisions, and tasking officers with preparing a business case for further temporary accommodation acquisitions.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application 08/25/00036 - Tower House, 27 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 12th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 12, 2025

For Determination

Appeal Reports

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 12th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved