The Council had been inspected on its approach to housing by the Audit Commission in October 2010; consideration was given to a summary of its findings highlighting the strengths, areas for improvement and recommendations. The Council had achieved a score of ‘Fair’ for its service quality, and it was noted that no other Authority had achieved better than this, with ‘Promising’ prospects for improvement.
RESOLVED
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the Strategic Director Places be requested to draw up an action plan to address the areas for improvement highlighted by the Audit Commission.
3. That the Strategic Director Places be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement and deliver the action plan.