Decision - Housing Strategy (2024-29) Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25
Decision maker
Cabinet
Report author
Diane Hughes
Published
18 Jul 2025
Reference
7473
As published
the council's own words, uneditedThis report is the Annual Update on Housing Strategy
1) That Cabinet consider and note the progress made towards the ambitions set out in the Housing Strategy 2024-29 and agrees actions to be undertaken in 2025-26 as set out at Appendix 1.
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The report reviewed progress during the first year of the Brighton & Hove Housing Strategy 2024-29, with 15 of 34 strategic actions completed and the remainder progressing. Cabinet was asked to note the progress and agree the actions planned for 2025-26, covering housing quality, affordable housing supply, homelessness prevention, health and wellbeing, and resident-focused services.
Recommendation
That Cabinet consider and note the progress made towards the ambitions set out in the Housing Strategy 2024-29 and agree actions to be undertaken in 2025-26 as set out at Appendix 1.
Financial impact
Financial implications from 2025/26 onwards must be accommodated within the budget approved in February 2025. The 2025/26 HRA budget includes over £56 million for improving existing council homes, including a £7.166 million identified capital investment budget for condensation and damp works for 2025/26 to 2029/30.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Cabinet
Date in document
17 Jul 2025
Stakeholders named
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Council tenants and residentsHouseholds experiencing homelessnessPeople living in temporary accommodationHouseholds on the Housing RegisterPrivate landlords and tenantsAfghan resettled familiesPeople with disabilities and care experienceRegistered Providers and developersResidents of the eight large panel system blocksLocal community and voluntary sector organisations
Next steps
parsed- Implement the Year 2 Housing Strategy Action Plan for 2025-26.
- Continue work to improve housing safety, quality and compliance.
- Deliver planned affordable housing, temporary accommodation and new-build projects.
- Continue developing the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-30, with formal public consultation launching in August 2025.
- Prepare the Asset Management Strategy for consideration by Cabinet later in 2025.
- Incorporate strategy costs into the 2025/26 budget-setting and financial management processes.
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