The report will present a three year Housing Strategy for Worcestershire for approval. The new countywide strategy and action plan is being formulated to ensure strategic alignment with national and regional priorities and link with the Sustainable Community Strategy and County priorities.
The cross authority integrated approach aims to provide more consistent, quality services that meet customer needs promoting innovation and more effective delivery.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 12 Apr 2011 by Executive
Reason: Decision of Executive Committee required.
Lead member: Councillor Brandon Clayton brandon.clayton@redditchbc.gov.uk
Lead director: S Hanley, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Leisure, Environmental & Community Services)
Department: Leisure, Culture, Environment & Community Services and Deputy Chief Executive's Directorate
Contact: Matthew Bough, Acting Housing Strategy and Enabling Manager Email: matthew.bough@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Tel: 01527 64252 ext 3120.
Consultation process
Two consultation events were held in Bromsgrove and Wychavon during September 2009. Focus groups covering the range of client groups have taken place between December 2009 and April 2010.
Consultees
Worcestershire District Councils, Worcestershire County Council, Supporting People, Registered Social Landlords (RSL), Home and Communities Agency, Government Office for the West Midlands (GOWM), OT Service and Primary Care Trust (PCT).
Consultation Period or Dates: Ongoing since September 2009.
Decisions to be made in partnership with: N/A