The Council agreed and adopted the Private Sector Renewal Policy at the meeting of Environment, Health and Housing Board on 8^th June 2011. 

The report contained various measures to deal with Private Sector Housing, including various Grants and Loans in Chapter 6 of the Policy.

The report sought authority to consult on the revision of the current  scheme of Grants and Loans offered under the Policy to better target resources.

A Motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Poppy to receive the recommendation set out in the report.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to:-

1.        Instruct officers to report back to the next  Environment and                   Housing Management Committee on 9^th September 2015                        following consultation with relevant stakeholders for a                              decision to adopt the proposed Policy.

REASON FOR DECISION

To better target Council financial resources to provide housing assistance to those most in need.