Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy presenting an update on progress delivering the Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy in year two (2021/22).

RESOLVED that the contents of the report and the progress made towards delivering the strategy is noted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy that presented an update on progress delivering the Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy in year two (2021/22).

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy advised Members that progress in key areas had been made despite unexpected challenges over the preceding year including the Ukrainian and Afghan refugee response and the council’s cyber incident.  Among the achievements she particularly highlighted the affordable warmth initiative (3.5.4) and placed it in the context of the current energy crisis.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy further referred to the provision of new accessible homes (3.5.7) and the importance of the outreach program in tackling rough sleeping.  She commented that a real difference continued to be made to people’s lives.

The Cabinet Member for Environment noted the significant achievements recorded in the report (3.5) and stated that officers should be praised for their work.

RESOLVED that the contents of the report and the progress made towards delivering the strategy is noted.