Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth which sought approval to recommend that County Council agree to the adoption of the County Durham Housing Strategy (CDHS) and the accompanying 12-Month Delivery Plan (for copy of report, see file of minutes).

In moving the report, Councillor J Rowlandson, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Resources, Investments and Assets recognised the hard work put into the development of the housing strategy by Council Officers and partners. He thanked residents and other stakeholders who had engaged in the process which provided for a clear and focused document. The County Durham Housing Strategy provided a framework to inform the actions and investment of the Council and its partners and would ensure the Council was well positioned to maximise future opportunities for funding support. It was important to have an up-to-date strategy that could influence, as well as respond, to regional and national agendas. It also set out the strategic direction for housing activity in County Durham and sought to achieve a vision to provide good quality housing to meet everyone's needs, including older people.

Councillor E Scott, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships said that the housing strategy aimed to make County Durham a place that had good quality homes to meet the needs of existing and future residents and that housing was affordable. It would also support economic growth, contribute to improved health and create and maintain sustainable mixed and balanced communities.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.