Decision details

The Assistant Director – Housing provided an overview on the proposed Housing Landlord Strategy 2025-2030 which made sure that the Council was accountable and transparent in its delivery of the housing landlord services and its investment plans.

It was confirmed that the Council had the right people and systems in place in order the deliver the priorities in the Housing Landlord Strategy, although requirements of LGR needed to be factored in.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel supported the adoption of the draft Housing Landlord Strategy 2025-2030 presented at Appendix 1.
2. That the Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel delegated minor amendments to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness.
3. That the Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel recommend the draft Housing Landlord Strategy follows on for adoption to:

• Cabinet – 6 August 2025

• Public Consultation

• EMT – proposed final version.

• Cabinet – final sign-off.

4.     That the Housing and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel formally noted the agreed investment plans inclusive of the existing Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget commitments as made public within this draft Housing Landlord Strategy and at Appendix 2.