Issue - meetings

To agree torevise the criteria for disposals in the void disposal strategy from those agreed by cabinet in July 2014.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the continuing requirement to raise capital receipts for the housing investment programme including the delivery of 11,000 new council homes, and the role of void disposals in providing a small proportion of those receipts be noted.

2.  That it be agreed to revise the criteria for disposals in the void disposal strategy from those agreed by cabinet in July 2014, to those set out in paragraph 39 of the report.

3.  That it be noted that  the sale of council housing will now only be considered where it benefits the overall capital programme and specifically the development of new build, conversions and roof top homes.  This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

4.  That it be noted that this will help ensure Southwark to be a place where everyone has a decent home and borough where families can afford to remain and choose to do so.

5.  That it be noted that the change in the voids disposal strategy is to address this and ensure that any disposals maximise the overall supply of council homes.

6.  That it be noted that an empty homes action plan is due in January 2021.