The functions within the remit of the Housing Committee are set out below:

1) Affordable housing

2) Housing strategy and investment programme where the Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee does not decide to exercise such functions as the superior Committee.

3) The Housing Revenue Account Business Plan where the Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee does not decide to exercise such functions as the superior Committee

4) Housing standards, homelessness, homelessness prevention and advice

5) Housing needs assessment

6) Housing benefit - welfare aspects

7) Private sector housing and administration of housing grants

8) Tenancy Management and landlord functions

9) To make recommendations to Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee on the setting of rents for Council homes.