Issue - meetings
Affordable Housing Programme - Update on Implementation
Meeting: 25/10/2024 - Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee (Item 9)
9 Affordable Housing Programme - Update on Implementation 
PDF 2 MB
Report providing a regular update on the progress of the Affordable Housing Programme.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A - Original £100 million Affordable Housing Programme SOS by Mar 21, item 9
PDF 563 KB
- Appendix B - £100m Affordable Housing Programme 21-22., item 9
PDF 515 KB
Decision:
RESOLVED:
A. To note the update in the report
Minutes:
The Housing Planning Manager introduced the report which updated the Committee on the progress of the affordable housing programme.
During discussion the following points were noted:
a) Members raised concerns about unfinished work and unsatisfactory conditions at sites developed by Laragh Homes, a now-defunct company, and requested clarity on the Combined Authority's responsibility in ensuring the completion of works at these locations.
RESOLVED:
A. To note the update in this report.
ACTIONS:
1. Officers to provide a written update on developer liability and Laragh Homes’ projects.
2. Further details on action steps for ongoing projects facing quality and completion challenges to be provided.
Meeting: 31/07/2024 - Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee (Item 7)
7 Affordable Housing Programme - Update on Implementation PDF 144 KB
Report providing a regular update on the progress of the Affordable Housing Programme.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A - AHP - Approved and Started on Site Schemes up to March 2021, item 7
PDF 115 KB
- Appendix B - AHP - Approved and Started on Site Schemes period April 2021-March 2022, item 7
PDF 86 KB
Decision:
RESOLVED:
To note the update in the report.
Minutes:
The Housing Planning Manager introduced the report which updated the Committee on the progress of the affordable housing programme.
During discussion the following points were noted:
a) Officers confirmed that the original 2000 target had been reduced to 1,400 units due to various challenges, including COVID-19 and funding cuts. The Director clarified that the current program was focused on delivering the 1,400 homes within the available funding.
RESOLVED:
The Environment and Sustainable Communities Committee resolved to:
A. Note the update in this report