Decision - Progress report about delivering our Housing Strategy
Decision maker
Cabinet
Report author
Diane Hughes
Published
17 Jul 2026
Reference
7652
As published
the council's own words, uneditedThis report is the annual update on the Housing Strategy 2024-29 Monitoring Report.
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 2026-27 as set out at Appendix 1.
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The report updates Cabinet on progress during 2025-26 against the Brighton & Hove Housing Strategy 2024-29. It reports that 22 of 37 strategic actions are complete, with the remaining actions progressing, and sets out actions for 2026-27.
Recommendation
That Cabinet consider and note the progress made towards the ambitions set out in the Housing Strategy 2024-29 and agree the actions to be undertaken in 2026-27 as set out at Appendix 1.
Financial impact
Implementation from 2026/27 onwards will be managed within approved budget constraints. Key figures include £72 million for 2026/27 new supply, £54 million for improving homes, and £0.4 million for a pilot scheme as an alternative to right to buy.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Cabinet
Date in document
16 Jul 2026
Stakeholders named
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Council tenantsResidentsHouseholds in temporary accommodationHouseholds on the Housing RegisterRegistered ProvidersDevelopersPrivate landlordsRefugees and asylum seekersWomen experiencing homelessnessOlder people living in Seniors HousingFamilies and young peopleDisabled residentsLGBTQ+ residentsMinoritised communitiesHomes EnglandMHCLGSussex and Brighton Combined County AuthoritySussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Next steps
parsed- Implement the Housing Strategy 2026-27 action plan in Appendix 1.
- Incorporate financial implications into budget-setting and financial planning processes.
- Continue resident engagement through the Creating Great Homes Together programme and develop a Tenant Engagement Strategy.
- Continue monitoring delivery, financial risks and performance through established council governance and budget management processes.
- Continue working with partners, including Homes England and MHCLG, to secure funding and support housing delivery.
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