Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of service Delivery, (copy enclosed).

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Service Delivery to agree a programme of work to support the development of community led housing in Maldon.

A brief debate ensued regarding the different propositions and models to deliver community led housing.  Members felt strongly that all housing, including community led, should be eco-friendly going forwards.  It was noted that housing would be sustainable and matched to incomes.

Councillor Fluker proposed that the recommendations be agreed for a period of 12 months but with a commitment of £20,000.  Once it was evidenced the projects/outcomes were successfully underway the balance of the original commitment could then be requested.  This was seconded by Councillor Stamp.

The Chairman then put the revised recommendations to the Committee and they were agreed by assent.

reSOLVED

(i)           That Members considered the attached programme of work in Appendix 2 to be delivered initially for a 12 month period, to increase awareness of and support for the delivery of community led housing in Maldon;

(ii)         That Members agreed £20,000 of the existing Community Housing Fund grant monies be allocated to fund the programme of work outlined in Appendix 2;

(iii)        That the Council re-joins the Essex Rural Housing Advisory Group at the cost of £1,000 per annum funded by the Community Housing Funding grant.

Councillor Mrs P A Channer then rejoined the meeting at 21:23pm.

To consider the report of the Director of service Delivery, (copy enclosed).