Item 5 - Recent developments in housing policy (E09/19)

 

Summary

This paper alerts the Executive  to the content and implications of recent discussions with local authorities in Essex on out of London placements; reports on the recent consultation response ‘Building a Safer Future: Proposals for reform of the building regulatory system’; and seeks guidance on selecting proposals for improved housing supply to be developed through politically led task and finish groups.

 

 
Recommendations
 
 That the Executive:
 
o Note the progress of discussions on out of London placements with Essex authorities and anticipate further detail on this work to return for sign off;
o note the recent consultation response to ‘Building a Safer Future: Proposals for reform of the building regulatory system’;
o consider the 8 specific options for cross sector joint working, agree which proposals should be taken forward, and further agree the process for ensuring that task and finish groups are politically led.

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