Councillor Pete Elliott

Councillor Pete Elliott noted that the focus was on getting existing homes occupied and stated that the 2,000 homes previously in the pipeline were not all council homes. He also noted an increase in reported damp, mould, and condensation cases and acknowledged challenges with contract management. The councillor stated that reducing the number of empty council homes is a key priority and outlined priorities emphasizing a shift away from reliance on private sales for cross-subsidy. He said that he wanted to see social housing protected and that the council should use retained Right to Buy receipts as a strategic lever.

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