Issue details

POLICY FRAMEWORK ITEM: PLYMOUTH CITY HOUSING STRATEGY 2011 - 2016 DATE FIRST INCLUDED IN FP: 16 SEPTEMBER 2010

To agree a consultation document of issues, challenges and options as a key stage in developing a new housing strategy, as our existing one ends in 2011.

 

(Note: this item is a voluntary addition to the Forward Plan.  The decision is not a Key Decision) 

 

 

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Item Deferred

Decision due: 14 December 2010 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Fry)

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Planning, Strategic Housing and Economic Development

Lead director: Strategic Director for Place

Department: Place

Contact: Nick Carter, Housing Delivery Manager E mail:  nick.carter@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (01752) 307583  nick.carter@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: 01752 307583.

Consultation process

The draft issues and options paper would form the start of a wide ranging consultation which would eventually shape the mutually agreed priorities and plans in the final strategy, and its related delivery plans. The paper would be initially developed through workshops at a multi agency conference in early November with partners contributing to its drafting in thematic task and finish groups.

Consultees

A wide range of public, private and voluntary sector agencies, together with government agencies and customers across Plymouth and its surrounding areas.

Making Representations: In writing by 29 November 2010 to - (1) Assistant Director for Strategic Housing; (2) Councillor Fry (Cabinet Member).

Information to be considered by the decision makers: The paper will set out the context, issues, challenges and options for the city in tackling health inequalities, maintaining growth and prosperity, widening housing options and choice for local residents and helping to strengthen community cohesion, in a climate of reducing resources.

Documents

  • A report and a document to be considered for wider consultation.