Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report outlining the key characteristics of stress within the Argyll and Bute housing system.  The report proposed that the Council formally acknowledge a Housing Emergency and suggested that the Council’s Local Housing Strategy be updated to identify in detail what the issues were and how they could be tackled by the Council and/or partners.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted –

1.    the contents of the submitted report and formally declared a “Housing Emergency” in Argyll and Bute;

2.    the intention to update the Local Housing Strategy;

3.    the intention to hold an Argyll and Bute housing summit together with relevant stakeholders in the Autumn of 2023; and

4.    the operational officers group will explore and develop a series of options that will be brought forward to Members for consideration as and when developed. 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated June 2023, submitted)