The report set out the next phases to develop the detail of the Affordable Housing Strategy and gives an overview of the discussions from the Member and Officer workshop held on 6 October 2014.

The Affordable Housing Strategy will provide a framework for the development of Affordable Housing for the residents of Brentwood; and to establish a specific priority of development opportunities for 2015/16 and beyond.

A Motion was MOVED by Cllr Carter and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Davies to receive the recommendations as set out in the report.

An AMENDMENT to recommendation 2.2.was MOVED by Cllr Hirst and SECONDED by Cllr Tee, which was accepted by the Cllr Carter, who requested a further amendment.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED:

2.1       That authority be granted to progress the detail of the Affordable          Housing Strategy; and prepare a draft development programme        for 2015/2016.

2.2       That the Hallsford Bridge site be referred back to the Assets and           Enterprise Committee with a request from the Housing and   Health Committee to sell and the proceeds be used for              affordable housing within the Tipps Cross Ward, if land or sites             are available.