Minute 693 (Cabinet Book 2, Agenda Item No. 7 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 693 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 16^th January 2020, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny, together with a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) and the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Housing and Growth) providing an update on the work underway on the pipeline of housing and development opportunities across the Borough.

Resolved:

That the following decision of Cabinet, be noted:-

“1. That the progress on the Acquisitions Programme for Council Housing as set out in sections 3.5-3.8 to the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the progress of the first phase of housing and development pipeline sites currently in delivery as set out in section 3.12 to the report and the progress with PSP Southend LLP in section 3.14-3.16 to the report, be noted.

3. That the progress of the Allocations Policy as set out in sections 3.18-3.21 to the report, be noted.”

Note: This is an Executive Function.

Cabinet Member: Cllrs Gilbert and Woodley

Report of Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) attached

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) and the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Housing and Growth) providing an update on the work underway on the pipeline of housing and development opportunities across the Borough.

Resolved:-

1.  That the progress on the Acquisitions Programme for Council Housing as set out in sections 3.5 – 3.8 to the submitted report, be noted.

2.  That the progress of the first phase of housing and development pipeline sites currently in delivery as set out in section 3.12 to the report and the progress with PSP Southend LLP in section 3.14 – 3.16 to the report, be noted.

3.  That the progress of the Allocations Policy as set out in sections 3.18 – 3.21 to the report, be noted.

Reasons for Decision

To update Cabinet on the progress of the HRA infill sites, acquisition programme and PSP Southend LLP developments. Also, to provide an update on the pipeline and regeneration framework.

Other Options

Alternative arrangements for the Right to Buy spend such as grants to Registered Providers were considered for the Acquisitions Programme, however, this would not have resulted in the long term benefit to the Council in the way of HRA property.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllrs Gilbert and Woodley