Issue - meetings

Executive Board considered the attached report:-

          Executive Board had considered a report of the Strategic Director, Communities which presented a finalised version of Halton’s Housing Strategy 2013/18.

          RESOLVED: That the revised Housing Strategy, attached at Appendix A and supporting evidence document attached at Appendix B, be approved.

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Communities, which presented a finalised version of Halton’s Housing Strategy 2013/18 for adoption.

The Board was reminded that, at its meeting on 24 January 2013, it had considered a report which set out the principal elements of the draft Housing Strategy 2013/18and approved the documents for consultation purposes.

Formal consultation, which ended on 22 March 2013, sought the views of partners, stakeholders and residents. It was reported that in the main, the comments received did not raise new issues, but sought to expand and add emphasis to existing information already in the evidence paper, in particular, around Welfare Reforms. Where possible, the text had been amended to accommodate these comments but the Strategy itself remained largely unchanged.

Reason(s) for Decision

Under Part 7 of the Local Government Act 2003, local authorities were expected to produce a Housing Strategy which gave an overview of housing in their district and set out priorities for action.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Implementation Date

2013/14 to 2017/18.

          RESOLVED: That Council be recommended to approve the revised Housing Strategy, attached at Appendix A and supporting evidence document attached at Appendix B.