Decision details

Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Seeking approval of the Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan.

Decision:

To approve the following documents, attached as appendices to the report, for publication and implementation, subject to minor textual updates including confirmation of the final governance structure:

 

(1) Bath & North East Somerset Housing Plan 2025-2030;

(2) Domestic Abuse Accommodation Strategy 2024-29;

(3) Housing Services Charging Policy 2025

Reasons for the decision:

The Housing Plan for 2025-2030 outlines the council’s commitment to ensuring residents have access to affordable, safe, suitable, and high-quality homes. This plan supports the broader ambitions detailed in the Corporate Strategy, Economic Strategy, and Health & Wellbeing Strategies.

 

As mandated by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, our local authority is committed to providing a comprehensive and coordinated response to domestic abuse. The Domestic Violence and Abuse Accommodation Strategy focuses on prevention, early intervention, and robust support for victims, survivors, and their families.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Report author: Graham Sabourn

Publication date: 14/02/2025

Date of decision: 13/02/2025

Decided at meeting: 13/02/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 22/02/2025

Accompanying Documents: