This report seeks Cabinet approval and recommends to Council that the York, North   Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Strategy is adopted and forms the basis for developing a strategic housing action plan for Hambleton by Autumn 2015, that will reflect its priorities through delivery of local schemes and initiatives.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the Strategy and recommend that Council adopts it as the basis for developing a strategic housing action plan for Hambleton by Autumn 2015.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval and recommended adoption of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Strategy and that this would form the basis for developing a strategic housing action plan for Hambleton by Autumn 2015 which would reflect its priorities through delivery of local schemes and initiatives.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that this strategy would help deliver the Council’s priority of meeting the housing needs of all sections of the local community.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Housing Strategy 2015-2021 be adopted and used as the basis for developing a strategic housing action plan for Hambleton by Autumn 2015.