The Director of Housing submitted a report for Cabinet to note the progress made by Housing Services during 25-26 and note the key challenges going forward to 26-27.

Cabinet is recommended to:

1.    Note the end of year report which highlights service improvements and services delivered by the Housing Service over the past 12 months (2025/26) 

2.    Note the challenges facing the Housing Service going forward and the priorities that it is seeking to deliver over the next 12 months (2026/27) 

3.    Delegate authority to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing and Communities to make any adjustments to service priorities and delivery  

Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Note the end of year report which highlights service improvements and services delivered by the Housing Service over the past 12 months (2025/26) 

2.    Note the challenges facing the Housing Service going forward and the priorities that it is seeking to deliver over the next 12 months (2026/27) 

3.    Delegate authority to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing and Communities to make any adjustments to service priorities and delivery