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In accordance with the Scrutiny Procedure Rules, the following items have been referred from the Scrutiny Committee:

·       Scrutiny Feedback on Social Housing Allocation

Cabinet AGREED to have regard to Scrutiny Committee’s feedback.

In accordance with the Scrutiny Procedure Rules, the following item had been referred from the Scrutiny Committee:

Scrutiny feedback on Social Housing Allocation

In the absence of Chair of the Scrutiny Committee, the Director for Housing and Communities, Michelle Howard, introduced the report advising Members that the Scrutiny Committee has met on 28 November 2024 and considered the Social Housing Allocation report.

In providing feedback, the Director for Housing and Committees stated that Scrutiny have commented on a number of policy areas, in which Officers would support the Cabinet when making improvements.

Scrutiny recognised that the service is under significant pressure.

Scrutiny Members were keen to maximise information sharing with residents and bidders to ensure they are fully aware of the process.

In commenting the Leader stated that, as Portfolio Holder, he would be taking the feedback on board when making decisions.

Cabinet AGREED to have regard to Scrutiny Committee’s feedback.