Lead Member – Councillor Dean Carroll – Portfolio Holder for Housing and Assets

Report of Lucy Heath, Clienting and Commissioning Manager (Housing)

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet received the report and raised any issues as appropriate on the performance, activities and operations of Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing and proposals for refreshed governance arrangements.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Assets presented the report which provided Cabinet with an update on the activities, operations, and performance of the Council’s Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO), Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing (STAR) and provided a summary of the ongoing activities being undertaken to reset the relationship between the Council and STAR.

Members welcomed the report and were encouraged by the performance under the new leadership. The high satisfaction rates from residents were acknowledged and praise was given to the support staff and the cross-party partnership in supporting the residents’ needs.

It was noted that an action plan had been implemented to deal with void housing stock and the work to do with old housing stock with a high carbon footprint. It was noted that STAR wanted to ensure that the maximum number of affordable housing is available for the residents of Shropshire.

Members expressed their confidence in the Board and Management Team who are aligned with the priorities of the Shropshire Plan and wished to pay tribute to the staff involved in the turnaround.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet received the report and raised any issues as appropriate on the performance, activities and operations of Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing and proposals for refreshed governance arrangements.