Purpose

To provide an update to Housing Policy Committee (HPC) on the progress made towards delivering the Housing Strategy ambitions.

Decision

1. 1

The Committee considered a report which asked them to note the appended Housing Strategy Progress Report, which provided the first update on delivery of the Sheffield Housing Strategy 2024–2034, covering November 2024 to June 2026. The report enabled the Committee to oversee progress against the five Housing Strategy ambitions and associated housing performance indicators

1. 2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee:-

a)    Note the appended report at Appendix A setting out progress against the five Housing Strategy ambitions.

b)     Endorse the priorities identified for the next 2-3 years.

c)    Agree that further progress reports will be presented annually to the Committee.

1. 3

Reasons for Decision

1. 3.1

Annual reporting provides transparency and accountability for delivery of the Housing Strategy and enables the Committee to monitor progress, recognise achievements and support continued focus on key priorities.

1. 4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

1. 4.1

The Housing Policy Committee has delegated responsibility for the regular monitoring of data including performance and financial information, and the performance monitoring of housing services (public sector, private sector, and related functions). Therefore, no alternative options to the production of this report were considered.