Agenda Reports Pack (Public) 15/10/2012, 19.00 - Meetings ...

Building a Housing Ladder of Opportunity - Housing StrategySection 5 – Action Plan SummaryFrom 2012, to achieve the Economic and Housing Growth objectives, theCouncil will:WhatBy WhenSeek to deliver the regeneration potential in each of its five 2012 –opportunity areas, maximising housing capacity from new and 2032existing transport infrastructure- Develop a strategic housing and health approach to effectivelymeet the local needs of the vulnerable, disabled (including thosewith learning disabilities) and elderly residents2013Roll out a wider programme of Local Housing Company-ledhousing deliveryWork with Private Registered Providers to deliver new housing inthe rest of the boroughDeliver high quality housing in line with the standards set out in theMayor of London’s Draft Housing Supplementary PlanningGuidanceTo tackle economic and social polarisation, the Council will:WhatEncourage council tenants to take up their right to buy anddevelop alternative approaches such as ‘slivers of equity’ thatenable tenants to earn additional equity from meeting tenancyobligations and making community contributionsImplement a Housing Allocation Scheme that will give greaterpriority to people with a local connection who can make acommunity contribution, including working households and exarmedservice personnelImplement a Tenancy Strategy that introduces flexible tenancies,helping to improve mobility in the affordable rented sectorImplement Local Lettings Plans where needed to encourage morebalanced, sustainable communitiesImplement a Homelessness Strategy which supports preventativeapproaches to homelessnessDevelop and implement a council housing stock assetmanagement strategy2012 -2012 -2012 -By When2013 -2013 -2012 -2013 -2012 -2013 -22Page 382