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11.1

The Chair introduced the report which sought
approval to reconstitute and reappoint the Task and Finish Group
overseeing work to develop a new Housing Strategy. Membership will
be drawn from the Housing Policy Committee The Terms of Reference of the Group is appended to
this report

11.2

RESOLVED:
That the Housing Policy
Committee:-

1.    
Reconstitute and reappoint a Task and Finish Group
to oversee work to develop a new Housing Strategy and report on
progress against the work programme.

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

11.3.1

The Task and Finish Group will bring together a
small, focused group of members to examine key housing policy
issues and provide clear advice to officers developing the
strategy. Cross party representation will mean that political
agreement is reached at an early stage of the process allowing the
strategy to progress. This has been a significant barrier to the
Strategy’s development in the past. The group will feedback
advice given, and progress on the work programme to the Housing
Policy Committee, so the Committee can make informed decisions on
the Housing Strategy.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

11.4.1

An alternative would be to deliver a series of
knowledge briefings for the Housing Policy Committee. This was
rejected as it would not enable constructive debate and advice to
be provided to officers.