Resolution status:Carried
It was RESOLVED: -
1.1That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee compliments the officers on the report and presentation and recommend to Cabinet that the policy be adopted taking in to account the following recommendations:
1.2That Overview and Scrutiny considers that the maxim loan of £20k is insufficient and asked that Cabinet raise the level of loans and consider if a nominal rate of interest should be applied.
1.3That loans for works to improve for energy efficiency of homes should also be available.
1.4That the information in the communication plan is strengthened including publicity via Parish Council and local community groups and that a briefing note be circulated to Councillors when the policy is adopted.
1.5That Cabinet be asked to monitor the budget for empty homes this year and consider whether an increase is required for 2023/24.
1.6That further quantitative information is provided to members of the committee on the empty homes’ loans and the financial implications for the Councils.
1.7That close working is encouraged with the Homelessness Outreach officers.
Vote | Councillors | Count |
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For | Melanie Barrett, Terence Carter, James Caston, John Field, John Hinton, Mary McLaren, Dave Muller, Adrian Osborne and Keith Welham | 9 |
Against | None | 0 |
Abstain | None | 0 |
Conflict Of Interests | None | 0 |
Resolution status:Carried
It was RESOLVED: -
That the Empty Homes workload be kept under review by Cabinet to explore additional funding options for an Empty homes officer.
Vote | Councillors | Count |
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For | Melanie Barrett, John Hinton, Mary McLaren and Adrian Osborne | 4 |
Against | None | 0 |
Abstain | None | 0 |
Conflict Of Interests | None | 0 |