To seek approval of the final draft local housing strategy 2021-2026 so that it can be published as a public document.

To seek approval of the public consultation response so that it can be published alongside the local housing strategy 2021-2026.

That:

That the final draft local housing strategy 2021-2026 and the associated public consultation response are approved.

1.          There is no statutory requirement for the council to produce a housing strategy. Cabinet could decide not to endorse the strategy. This is not recommended as it is considered good practise to have a local housing strategy in place. The strategy gives oversight of the work that the council does directly related to housing; the council does not have another document that brings all of these elements together.

2.          Cabinet could decide not to publish our response to the feedback received through the public consultation process. This is not recommended as we have asked the community for their view and we should acknowledge and respond to their concerns and suggestions.