BHCC Housing & New Homes Committee 21 June 2023

Public Questions

1. From: Daniel Harris

“I think agenda Item 9 is blooming marvellous, what a steal for the city bringing this in-house. Active listening indeed. The Kubix building and public land asset sale to the developer was an injustice to the community, one which has been put right.

Last November the developer tried to rescind on the 40% affordable homes agreement, I spoke against the change at planning committee, these are energy efficient, accessible, and are perfect for in-house temporary accommodation. Well Done Indeed! 

Temporary Accommodation Spend last year was very high, will we see more plans for more in-house emergency & Temporary accommodation this coming administration?”

Daniel Harris

2. From: Charles Harrison

Provision of New Build Council Homes

“I am pleased to note, from the Labour Party’s Manifesto pledge (Homes for Everyone), that you are committed to continuing the additional council homes provision, building on the approx. 500 additional homes achieved from May 2019 to May 2023 and to build 800 additional council homes.

Would you please clarify that the current administration’s target is to build 800 additional Council Homes during the period May 2023 to May 2027? If not, what is the target for this period?”

            Charles Harrison

3. From: David Gibson

“In March the council agreed to instigate negotiations to end the current lease arrangements with seaside homes and return 499 properties to direct ownership and management of the council. Tenants will under this arrangement benefit from a rent reduction and given the cost of living pressures that people the sooner this can be finalised the better.

Please can you update me on progress and the current anticipated date the council expects (if all goes well) to end the lease and lower people’s rents?”

David Gibson