Issue - meetings

Report FSD21056

The report provided details of the final outturn position for 2020/21 for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio.

Members noted that staffing pressures within the Housing Service continued and workloads were being monitored.  The Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration confirmed that vacancies were not being held, although finding temporary cover had been difficult.  Managers were working hard to fill the vacancies.

In relation to the ‘Everyone In’ Scheme, around 100 rough sleepers had been supported and the Council had been successful in securing grant funding and achieving good outcomes.

The Committee noted that the outcome from the PAS Review had been received and a further report would be presented to the Development Control Committee in November 2021.

Members noted that all the funding allocated for Discretionary Business Grants had been allocated the Council had now been given a further £2.6 million to allocate.

In response to a question from the Chairman, the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration confirmed that the Planning Division was actively trying to recruit, and vacancies were not being held.  The number of planning applications being received remained high and resources had been increased in response to this increased demand.

RESOLVED: That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to endorse the 2020/21 final outturn position for the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio.