Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing on progress in relation to the Shared Housing Group, including the development of the Shared Housing Action Plan and on current research being undertaken into student housing.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report on progress in relation to the Shared Housing Group, including the development of the Shared Housing Action Plan and on current research being undertaken into student housing.

Appended to the report was a copy of a document entitled ‘Shared Housing Action Plan – June 2006’ for the information/comment of the meeting.

Dayle Lynch, North West Area Management presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report and appendices with specific reference to the following key issues:-

·  the need for Members to be supplied with a copy of a document containing a series of actions and key outputs for 2006/07 on the Shared Housing Action Plan

·  the need to explore the visionary process in this regard with a view to tackling the problems of student housing

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That the North West Area Manager be requested to circulate a copy of the revised Shared Housing Action Plan which includes the outcomes to be achieved through the actions.

(c)  That this Area Committee submits a formal statement against the planning application for 45 St Michael’s Lane, Headingley before it goes to Plans Panel in July 2006.