The Portfolio Holder presented the report which sought adoption of the intermediate housing policy applying to Discounted Market Housing and proposed revisions to the adopted local First Homes Policy which followed a review after its first year of operation. The Housing & Health Advisory Committee had considered the same report and recommended to Cabinet for approval subject to a review in one year.

The Housing Strategy Manager advised Members that the Policy would be kept under review to take account of changes in market forces.  Members agreed that an annual review of the Policy would be advisable.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved: That

a)          the intermediate housing policy applying to Discounted Market Housing and proposed revisions to the adopted local First Homes policy, be approved and adopted for implementation; and

b)          be reviewed in one year.