Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet approves the Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023 – 2028, noting the addition of the incorporation into the Strategy the needs of care leavers or those with lived experience of the care system.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing presented a report which sought approval for the new Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan for 2023 – 2028 Which set out the Council’s strategic priorities for housing over the next five years including the key issues affecting housing in Newark and Sherwood and the impact they had on residents. 

It was noted that the strategy had been developed in consultation with tenants and residents, officers, and key stakeholders. In presenting the strategy, the Portfolio Holder referred to specific additions in respect of the needs of care leavers or those with lived experience of the care system which would be incorporated into the final document.

The Cabinet debated the commitment to build new homes and targets around energy performance. In addition, an awareness was needed around houses being built below the minimum space standards.

AGREED      (unanimously) that Cabinet approves the Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023 – 2028, noting the addition of the incorporation into the Strategy the needs of care leavers or those with lived experience of the care system.

Reasons for Decision:

The Council does not currently have a district wide Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan (the previous strategy expired in 2016). This document sets out the key issues affecting housing in Newark and Sherwood and the impact these have on residents, sets out how the Council will work in partnership to address the issues identified and demonstrates alignment with other key strategies and plans.

Options Considered:

Continue with no formal Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan and increase the scope for a lack of co-ordination, communication, and accountability for housing services.