Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet approved the Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, subject to delegating final changes to the Director of Communities & Opportunities in consultation with the Executive Director for Finance, the Leader of the Council and the Portfolio Holder for Housing ahead of its launch at the proposed Summit event.   REASONS RESOLVED: ·       To provide additional affordable homes to meet housing need. ·       To accord with the adopted Housing Strategy 2022-25 of the Council ·       The Council will receive the benefit of increased income in the form of council tax revenue and New Homes Bonus if additional affordable homes are delivered through the proposals in the plan. Additional affordable homes will also assist reduce expenditure and/or avoid additional spend on temporary accommodation as homeless households should be able to be rehoused more quickly.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None