Agenda item - Chair's Communications

105.1    The chair commented that recently 104 new affordable homes have been built in Portslade. 226 in 2024/25, 418 are projected for 2025/26. A planning application for Homes for Brighton and Hove on Old Shoreham Road will deliver 306 homes, with 50% being council rented and the rest will be shared ownership from Hyde Homes. The East Brighton Gasworks appeal is currently with the Secretary of State and decision is expected in September. Work on the City Plan 2041 continues with a workshop for agents and developers coming in the autumn. The Short Lets overview and scrutiny report went to cabinet last week and will form part of the new City Plan. The Planning and Infrastructure bill is going before the national government; therefore changes are coming. Members are reminded that mandatory training is taking place on 30 July.