Issue details

The Affordable Homes Programme 2011-15: Opportunities and Challenges

 

 

Purpose of report:

1.    To inform the Cabinet Member of the framework under which the Affordable Homes Programme 2011-15 has been agreed by the Homes and Communities Agency and to outline the programme for York.

2. To outline the challenges and opportunities the Affordable Homes Framework brings for affordable housing delivery in York.

3. To advise the Cabinet Member of the impact of the Affordable Rent model to homes managed by housings associations in the city.

4. To seek a steer from the Cabinet Member on potential changes to the council's affordable housing policy on private development arising from the new Affordable Rent model.

The Cabinet Member is asked  to note the contents of the report under 1, 2, 3 and to make a decision under 4.

 

This report has been slipped to the January meeting to allow further time to consider the report and recommendations.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Be significant in terms of its effects on communities;

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Implication: Equalities; Planning;

Level of Risk: 01-03 Acceptable;

Decision due: 24/01/12 by Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods))

Lead member: Executive Leader (incorporating Housing & Safer Neighbourhoods))

Lead director: Director of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Department: Directorate of Communities & Neighbourhoods

Contact: Paul Landais-Stamp, Housing Strategy Manager Email:  paul.landais-stamp@york.gov.uk Tel: 01904 554098  paul.landais-stamp@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Contact the report author

Consultees

Contact the report author

Making Representations: Contact the report author - Email: paul.landais-stamp@york.gov.uk Tel: 01904 554098

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The Affordable Homes Programme 2011-15: Opportunities and Challenges  

 

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