Decision details

Following the enactment on the Housing and Planning Act on 12 May 2016, the council has developed a set of mitigating actions and a communication and engagement plan to inform residents of the changes for agreement by cabinet.

The cabinet expressed their opposition to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and pledged their commitment to continue to campaign against this Act.

RESOLVED:

1.  That Southwark Council’s proposed mitigating actions in response to the Housing and Planning Act 2016 as set out in Appendix A of the report be agreed.

2.  That the Southwark Housing and Planning Act communication and engagement plan as set out in Appendix B of the report be agreed.

3.  That officers continue to identify opportunities to engage with local authorities, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and other partners to seek to mitigate the impacts of the Act on the council’s investment plans. 

4.  That officers bring a report to cabinet in autumn 2016 setting out a refresh to the council’s housing strategy.