Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services which presented the Housing Strategy Principles and Priorities paper (for copy of report see file of minutes).

Councillor J Rowlandson, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Resources, Investments and Assets informed Cabinet that the County Durham Housing Strategy had been developed to consider housing issues across County Durham. The strategic framework to inform the actions and investments of the Council had been developed to ensure that the Council positioned itself well to maximise future opportunities. It would align with the County Durham Vision, County Durham Plan and Homelessness Strategy and would also the support the inclusive economic strategy and the CERP. The Council recognised the importance of consultation and would hold an extensive housing conversation with AAPs, partnership groups and others. The consultation would include three different surveys, a social media campaign and online events.

Councillor E Scott, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships commented that the Housing Strategy would seek to ensure County Durham had good quality homes that met the needs of existing and future residents. The strategy would support economic growth, improve health and ensure that communities were sustainable mixed and balanced.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.