Shyama Ananthan - Councillor for Stroud (Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill)

Councillor Shyama Ananthan

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Labour Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill Stroud
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Councillor

Council - Thursday, 17th December, 2026 7.00 pm

December 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Housing Committee Councillor

Housing Committee - Tuesday, 8th December, 2026 7.00 pm

December 08, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Councillor

Council - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including recommendations from its Housing and Strategy and Resources Committees. Key discussions were expected to focus on housing funding opportunities, the budget strategy, and the proposed community asset transfer of a historic local building. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to review updates to its Constitution and make appointments to various committees and roles.

October 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Housing Committee Councillor

Housing Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Committee of Stroud Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related matters. Key topics included the potential use of compulsory purchase powers for a new homes scheme in Dursley, an update on the housing capital budget, and the adoption of a revised Damp and Mould Policy. The committee was also scheduled to consider appointments for tenant representatives and discuss strategies for improving energy efficiency in council homes.

September 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Councillor

Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

July 16, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Swedish Timber Houses Sites: The Knoll, Uley

From: Housing Committee - Tuesday, 9 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 09, 2026

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.

For Determination

Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 Quarter 3

From: Housing Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 17, 2026

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.

For Determination

Downsizing Policy

From: Housing Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 17, 2026

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.

For Determination

Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit Update Report

From: Housing Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm - March 17, 2026

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.

For Determination

Acquisition of Land and Housing Capital Budget

From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 17, 2025

...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.

For Determination