Agenda and decisions

CPH Environment and Housing Decision Session - Wednesday 27th March 2019 5.45 pm

Venue: Civic Suite, Solihull

Contact: Joseph Bright

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies and Substitutions Decision: There were no apologies.
2.	Declarations of Interest Decision: There were no declarations of interest.
3.	Questions and Deputations Decision: There were no questions or deputations.
4.	Youth Homelessness and Support Services PDF 284 KB View the background to item 4. View the decision for item 4. To inform the cabinet member of the outcome of the evaluation of the Solihull Youth Hub pilot, recommend plans for continued delivery and seek approval for the use of Flexible Homelessness Support Grant (FHSG) to finance provision during 2019/20. Additional documents: Appendix A - Summary of SYH Evaluation.pdf , item 4. PDF 341 KB Appendix B - SYH Final KPI's 17-18.pdf , item 4. PDF 397 KB Appendix C - March 19 CMR.pdf , item 4. PDF 195 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Noted the results of the evaluation of the 2 year youth hub pilot and the recommendations for on-going delivery. (ii) Noted the plans for the future commissioning of the accommodation and support services that make up the youth pathway. (iii) Approved the use of FHSG to contribute to the funding required to extend the youth hub pilot for a further 12 months up to 31st March 2020.
5.	REVENUE AND CAPITAL MONITORING 2018/19 AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2018 PDF 125 KB View the background to item 5. View the decision for item 5. To inform the Cabinet Member of the Portfolio’s latest forecast financial position as at the 31st December 2018 against Revenue and Capital budgets as summarised below and detailed in the attached Appendix A. To inform the Cabinet Member of the Portfolio’s progress against the latest 3 year savings targets in the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) summarised below and detailed in Appendix A. Additional documents: Appendix A - Q3 Financial Position.pdf , item 5. PDF 203 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Endorsed the 2018/19 revenue and capital financial monitoring forecast as at 31st December 2018. (ii) Noted the Portfolio’s progress against the latest 3 year savings targets in the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) as at 31st December 2018.
6.	DO IT YOURSELF SHARED OWNERSHIP – PILOT SCHEME PDF 143 KB View the background to item 6. View the decision for item 6. To approve a 'Do It Yourself Shared Ownership' (DIYSO) pilot scheme and receive a further report on the outcomes of the pilot. Additional documents: Appendix A DIYSO Draft Scheme Proposal.pdf , item 6. PDF 210 KB Appendix B DIYSO Process.pdf , item 6. PDF 200 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Approved the introduction of a Do It Yourself Shared Ownership pilot scheme as set out in Appendix A. (ii) Agreed to receive a further report in 12 months on the operation of the pilot scheme.
7.	Empty Homes Strategy 2019/20 PDF 228 KB View the background to item 7. View the decision for item 7. To present a draft Empty Homes strategy for 2019/20 for your approval. Additional documents: Appendix A - Draft Empty Homes Strategy .pdf , item 7. PDF 233 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Approved the draft Empty Homes Strategy for 2019 / 20; and (ii) Agreed to receive an update on the delivery of the Strategy within the next six months.
8.	Strengthening the Delivery of and Access to Housing PDF 143 KB View the background to item 8. View the decision for item 8. To review progress against the approved Action Plan for strengthening the delivery of and access to housing and consider any comments on the Plan made by the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Managed Growth. Additional documents: Appendix A Action Plan March 2019.pdf , item 8. PDF 217 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member noted the progress against the agreed Action Plan.
9.	Solihull Community Housing Delivery Plan 2019-20 PDF 123 KB View the background to item 9. View the decision for item 9. To present the draft Solihull Community Housing Delivery Plan for consideration. Additional documents: Appendix A - SCH_Delivery Plan_v8_0319_LR.pdf , item 9. PDF 3 MB Appendix B - SCH Delivery Plan - Economic Development & Managed Growth Scrutiny Board.pdf , item 9. PDF 61 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member approved the Solihull Community Housing Delivery Plan for 2019/20.
10.	Housing Capital Programme 2019/20 PDF 210 KB View the background to item 10. View the decision for item 10. To recommend the Housing Capital Programme for 2019/20 and to seek approvals for SCH to enter into contracts. Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Contracts requiring approval 19-20 v2 , item 10. PDF 12 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Approved the Housing Capital Programme of £18.772m for 2019/20. (ii) Noted the availability of additional resources through Housing Revenue Account (HRA) reserves. (iii) Noted the availability of additional resources through prudential borrowing subject to required approval. (iv) Approved an allocation of £1.290m to SCH to meet statutory Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) demand and the carry forward request of unspent grant at year-end. (v) Gave approval to SCH to enter into contracts that go beyond the life of the current five year rolling management agreement and/or are in excess of £2.500m. (vi) Agreed to receive a future report detailing the impact of the Hackitt Report and consider the case for installing sprinklers in Solihull’s high-rise housing.
11.	Homelessness Review and Strategy 2019 PDF 224 KB View the background to item 11. View the decision for item 11. To present a draft of the 2019 Homelessness Review and Strategy for approval, to provide notification of a Government consultation on partnership arrangements for homelessness and to recommend arrangements for managing reviews of homelessness decisions. Additional documents: Appendix A - Homelessness Review.pdf , item 11. PDF 298 KB Appendix B - Homelessness Strategy 2019 .pdf , item 11. PDF 275 KB Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member: (i) Approved the draft Homelessness Strategy for 2019. (ii) Noted the government consultation on partnership arrangements for homelessness; and (iii) Approved the recommendation for management of reviews of homelessness decisions.
12.	Outcomes and Recommendations from Scrutiny Boards PDF 41 KB To consider issues arising from Overview & Scrutiny, specifically: Stronger Communities & Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board – January 2019 – Revised Urban Forestry Strategy and Love Solihull Update. Decision: RESOLVED The Cabinet Member noted the recommendations from Scrutiny.