A vote was taken on Standing Orders and it was UNANIMOUSLY AGREED to extend the meeting for half an hour.

Whilst local authorities are not required to have a formal housing strategy, Brentwood Borough Council expects to adopt a strategic approach to housing in local areas and deliver a thriving housing market to address local needs.

To set out the aims of the Council for housing in the borough and the services provided directly by the Council, an updated Housing Strategy is needed. Appendix A of the report is the new Housing Strategy for the period 2021 to

2025, along with the performance measures and delivery plan as Appendix B of the report.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mrs Pearson and SECONDED by Cllr Hossack

to agree the recommendations in the report.

Following a discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

Members were asked to:

R1. To approve the draft Housing Strategy and Delivery Plan 2021-2025

as attached at Appendix A and B.

R2. That delegated authority is given to the Corporate Director

(Housing and Community Safety) in consultation with the Chair of the

Environment, Enforcement and Housing and Committee to make any

final minor or legislative amendments to the strategy and delivery plan.

Reasons for Recommendation

To ensure that the Council and the Housing Department in particular has a strategy that oversees the work on enabling housing to be provided and the management of housing directly by the Council.