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This report reviewed and assessed progress with the delivery of the Housing Strategy, which had been originally agreed by Cabinet on 5 August 2008.

The report detailed the five strategic aims contained with the Housing Strategy and performance against the priority actions:

·                          Maximising the supply of suitable and affordable housing and meeting

·                          housing need

·                          enabling vulnerable people to live independent lives

·                          improving the quality and energy efficiency of homes

·                          developing sustainable communities and promoting neighbourhood renewal

·                          promoting better and fair access to housing services.

It was noted that there had been significant progress across the strategic aims, with a total of 30 actions having been completed and 37 being on target to be delivered by August 2011.

Reasons:

The Housing Strategy and its Action Plan sets the strategic direction for Housing Services in Medway, contributing to the Council’s core values and strategic priorities and giving context for the attraction and investment of resources.