Issue - meetings

A report by Moira MacVicar

The Committee considered a report which updated Members on the completion of affordable housing in the MAKI area over the last 3 years.  This included current developments and future funding issues.

Councillor Kelly raised his concerns in regards, in his view, the lack of new builds in rural villages.

Moira MacVicar replied that funding was a key  factor in approving new builds.  Alistair McGregor (ACHA) agreed that there was not a lack of willingness on the part of RSLs, but financial constraint.

He informed the Committee of a forthcoming meeting scheduled for – 26 August – in Inveraray with  the Scottish Housing Minister, Keith Brown.

Decision:

The Committee agreed to note the contents of the report.

(Ref: A report by Moira MacVicar, Housing Services Manager dated 3 August 2011, submitted).