Issue - meetings

To provide the annual review of affordable housing in the borough.

Members received the annual position in relation to delivery of affordable housing in the borough. It was noted that recent 100% affordable housing schemes had had a positive impact on the statistics.

In relation to the extension of right to buy to tenants of registered providers, it was reported that a pilot was just starting in the midlands. Members expressed concern that this would affect supply of social housing in the borough.

A member asked whether there had been many challenges to developer contributions for affordable housing over the previous six months on viability grounds. In response it was stated that the situation had improved and, whilst there were still some challenges, the council was now more robust in its response.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.