Agenda item

The Chair introduced the report which features a number of other areas of work within the EEHT programme.

In the discussion that followed the board members raised the following points:

·         There are a growing number of councils which are setting up housing companies due to changing relationships with HSAs. Can we be assured of legislation from Government on issues like right to buy.

·         The Chair updated the board on the housing commission, stating that there had been two meetings so far, and two more pending. He further stated that the draft report will be signed off by the EEHT lead members in May for completion in June. The report should be a positive document and a key element for the LGA annual conference.

·         The board asked that the maintenance of existing flood infrastructure be considered as well as the construction of new infrastructure in future work. Additionally, that more long-term funding towards this end be secured, and the powers necessary to implement lasting solutions.

Decision

The board noted the report.

Actions

Lead members to meet in May to sign off the housing commission report.