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That the full list of recommendations within the
report be endorsed.
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That opportunities be sought where the GMCA can
support the delivery of the recommendations,
specifically:
- to
influence the development of the next Affordable Homes Programme
through strengthened partnership arrangements within the latest
devolution deal to ensure it is flexible enough to meet the needs
of our residents (Recommendation 1).
- to
continue to support Local Authorities to seek out potential schemes
through innovative approaches and bold actions (Recommendation
1).
- to
support Local Authorities and Housing Providers to ensure tenants
have full access to welfare and other hardship funds through every
interaction (Recommendation 2).
- to
co-design the next GM Housing Strategy with other key stakeholders
that builds on what is already being done, but also confidently
pushes the boundaries as to what can potentially be done, setting
the standard as zero carbon (Recommendation 3).
- to
ensure that advice on cost-of-living support (e.g. food and fuel
bill support) provided through registered providers is also
available via private landlords (Recommendation 7).
- to
ensure that being an accredited member of the Good Landlord Charter
is universally recognised, with its unique benefits clearly
identified (Recommendation 8).
- As
a first step, GMCA to organise an event to discuss the findings of
this review and actions which can be taken to remove barriers for
the delivery of viable schemes (Recommendation 10).
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That it be noted that the report will now be shared
with GM Local Authority Councillors, Cabinet Members for Housing,
and Scrutiny Committees, for their information and appropriate
action.
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That the GMCA record its thanks to the Task and
Finish Group for their contributions to a timely report on the
housing issues impacting the region and the wider
country.
5.
That the information provided on the
establishment of the GM Housing First Unit and the plans for how it
would contribute towards addressing the housing crisis in the
region be received.