Agenda item

(a)  That the report be noted.

(b)  That the Homelessness Strategy for Slough be approved.

(c)  That the lettings plan for 2009 /10 be approved.

(d)   That the proposed changes to the tenants’ incentive scheme be approved.

(e)   That the policy amendment to include the process for re housing secure tenancies on sites subject to re development be approved.

(f)  That a report on reducing discount on right to buy be produced for consideration at a future meeting.

The Cabinet considered a report detailing the level of supply and demand for housing and the strategy, services and  practices in place to tackle housing need and homelessness.  Members were asked to approve the annual lettings plan and minor policy changes affecting the supply of housing. 

The Housing Needs Manager outlined the key elements of the report.  Members were advised that the Housing Needs section was successfully managing increased housing demand whilst keeping homelessness and the use of temporary accommodation stable and relatively low.  This had been achieved as a result of an effective homelessness strategy which sought to spread the issues of homelessness across the corporate agenda.  In discussing the proposals Members asked for a report on the discount available to tenants under the Right to Buy and whether or not this could be decreased.  Members placed on record their congratulations to the team for their achievements and in successfully managing the increased housing demand. 

Resolved -

(a)  That the report be noted.

(b)  That the Homelessness Strategy for Slough be approved.

(c)  That the lettings plan for 2009 /10 be approved.

(d)   That the proposed changes to the tenants’ incentive scheme be approved.

(e)   That the policy amendment to include the process for re housing secure tenancies on sites subject to re development be approved.

(f)  That a report on reducing discount on right to buy be produced for consideration at a future meeting.