Decision details

(Minute 55)

The report of the Assistant Director Environment was submitted, informing Members of the financial assistance awarded to private sector households in 2011/12 and seeking approval for proposed changes to the types and levels of financial assistance that will be available in 2012/13.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 29 May 2012 and their comments and support were noted.

Executive noted that financial assistance packages were an important tool in the range of measures available to improve housing conditions in the private sector. Members noted that the private rented sector housing stock in Exeter was larger than the national average and welcomed all measures to improve the standard of accommodation. 

Executive resolved that:-

(1)        the financial assistance tools outlined in the report, and their respective budget allocation be approved; and

(2)        the Assistant Director Environment, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Involvement, be authorised to re-allocate uncommitted parts of the respective budget allocation between financial assistance tools, in order to meet need.