Issue - meetings

Report of Head of Regeneration and Housing

Purpose of report

To provide Executive with an overview of the final draft of the updated Tenancy Strategy and recommend it for adoption.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

 1.1        To note the contents of this report

1.2         To approve the refreshed and updated Tenancy Strategy for adoption

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the refreshed and updated Tenancy Strategy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved for adoption.

The Head of Regeneration and Housing submitted a report which provided Executive with an overview of the final draft of the updated Tenancy Strategy and recommended it for adoption.

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the refreshed and updated Tenancy Strategy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved for adoption.

Reasons

The Tenancy Strategy forms an important part of the Council’s vision for the provision of Affordable Housing in the District and it complements the objectives within the Housing Strategy. It provides an overview to Registered Providers the expectations on its partners in delivering affordable housing as well as the Council’s willingness to work positively with new ways of delivery, while safeguarding the interests of some of the District’s more vulnerable residents.

To a large extent the fundamental principles which the Council approved in its Tenancy Strategy in 2012 are still relevant and there is no proposal within this review and redraft to change any of those positions. Therefore this is more a refresh of the 2012 Strategy rather than a change in position.

Given the fast changing environment in housing and related policy, the Strategy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains relevant and in line with the Council’s requirements.

Alternative Options

Option 1: Not to agree to adopt the final draft of the Tenancy Strategy

Option 2: Members to make additional amendments to the document with a view of the Tenancy Strategy being presented for adoption at a later date