Actions_08-09_Outcome_10

Title

Due Date

Progress

Improve signage in public buildings to enable adults with limited literacy skills

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Still not in place. Discussions taking place with Enable to progress.
Strategy is 70% completed with one year to complete.

Title

Due Date

Progress

Develop a temporary accommodation strategy, information and advice activities and revise the homelessness strategy

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Strategy agreed by Communities Committee in March 2009.

Title

Due Date

Progress

Review housing debt and identify potential for council new build

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Feasibility report considered by Communities Committee in November 2008.

Work with Government, RSLs, Developers etc. To maximise the level of affordable house building in Moray

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
SHIP submitted to Scottish Government end November 2008. Affordable Housing Investment Programme funding for Moray in 2009/10 =£12.5m

Seek to develop a land bank - held either by the council or through RSLs - to enable future development

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Opportunities identified for Council new build programme. Bid submitted to Scottish Government 9/1/09. Outcome of bid expected late March/early April 2009.

Work with private sector to achieve a range of housing solutions

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
SHIP submitted to Scottish Government end November 2008. Affordable Housing Investment Programme funding for Moray in 2009/10 =£12.5m Ongoing as part of above actions.

Implement service delivery plan to achieve SHQS compliance for its housing stock by 2015

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
In progress. Quarterly performance reports presented to Housing Sub Committee. Investment Strategy for 2009/10 agreed by Council in February 2009.

Implement Moray LHS and local plan - ensure requirements for NHER in new build

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Timescale for updating LHS agreed in December 2008.

Work towards the review of the LHS for 2009

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Timescale for updating LHS agreed in December 2008.

Review / implement the affordable housing guidance to enable affordable housing contributions from developers

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Draft Consultation document considered by Planning and Regulatory Committee and Communities Committee in January 2009. Outcome of consultation and final Guidance to be presented to Committees in May 2009.

Implement Housing (Scotland) Act 2006

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Guidance for implementation received from Scottish Government. Implementation Plan agreed to take forward preparation for implementation.

Submission of Strategic Housing Investment Plan in 2008

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Submitted in November 2008.

Implement a Common Housing Register with Aberdeenshire Council and RSLs In Aberdeenshire and Moray

31/03/2009

Quarter 4 update:
Work progressing. Report to Communities Committee in January 2009 on revised timescale – November 2009.