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Councillor Wes Read

Liberal Democrat

Council: Somerset

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Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Yeovil Officer Appeals Committee Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources

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

Councillor Wes Read

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

Decisions from Meetings

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

Emergency Planning Changes

Harbour Strategy

Octagon Theatre

Work Programme

Summary

Councillor Wes Read

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

Decisions from Meetings

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

Emergency Planning Changes

Harbour Strategy

Octagon Theatre

Work Programme

Summary

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}