Agenda item - Scrutiny Panel Report on Private Sector Housing

11.1    The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director Environment, Development and Housing which presented the Scrutiny Panel’s formal report and recommendations that were published in March 2015 (Appendix 1) and proposed that officers bring a report back to the Housing & New Homes Committee with a formal response to the recommendations for Member consideration.  The report was presented by the Housing Strategy Manager.

11.2    Councillor Hill stated that the report was essential reading for anyone interested in housing in Brighton & Hove.  She stressed the importance of working in partnership and looked forward to a future discussion of the Scrutiny Panel’s recommendations.

11.3    Councillor Gibson referred to suggestions made in the deputation considered earlier.  He asked if there could be a response to the recommendations.  The Chair replied that the suggestions made earlier would not be forgotten.  There was a need for further consideration by officers when preparing options.

11.4              RESOLVED:- 

(1)         That the Scrutiny Panel Report on Private Sector Housing be welcomed, and that Professor Smith, panel members and witnesses be thanked for their expertise and time.

(2)          That officers prepare a report proposing a formal response to the Scrutiny Panel recommendations for member consideration.