Issue - meetings

Report by Chair of the Scrutiny Panel

Consideration was given to the Strategic Housing Fund Scrutiny Review which was carried out as per the 2019/20 Scrutiny Plan.  The Scrutiny Panel consisted of Councillors Sandy Taylor (Chair), George Freeman and Andrew Vennard with support provided by internal audit officers.  The Strategic Housing Fund was chosen for inclusion in the scrutiny priorities, as a review had been approved by the Community Services Committee in December 2018. It was agreed to continue existing funding for RSL’s but extend it to community organisations in certain areas, thus reducing the risk of not providing affordable homes in areas that RSL’s do not wish to develop. 

Decision

The Audit and Scrutiny Committee agreed:-

1.    the Draft Strategic Housing Fund Scrutiny Report; and

2.    that the Strategic Housing Fund Scrutiny Report be presented to the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee for consideration. 

(Reference:  Report by Chair of the Strategic Housing Fund Scrutiny Panel, dated 15 June 2021, submitted)