Issue - meetings

Report DRR18/051

Members considered a report which summarised the aims and objectives of the Renewal, Recreation and Housing portfolio for 2018/19.  The report also provided an update on progress at the end of the 1^st quarter.

The Director of Housing reported that the definition of affordable housing comprised two elements, namely:-

·  Intermediate eg: shared ownership, London Living Rent; and

·  London affordable rent – rent which was subsidised for people on lower incomes.

The department worked with a range of partners and were currently exploring joint ventures and acquiring sites for development.  The York Rise modular site was undergoing a tender evaluation assessment and it was anticipated that approximately 35 units could be provided.  The Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing confirmed several other plots of land were being assessed with joint partners.  Various means of acquiring sites were being considered including compulsory purchase orders or buying privately.

A further report would be submitted to the PDS meeting in March 2019.

RESOLVED that the report be noted and Members’ comments be provided to the Portfolio Holder.