An apology for absence was received from Councillor Tony Parsons (Substitute: Councillor Rosemary Dartnall).

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

With reference to Agenda Item 14, Councillor Ruth Houghton noted that she was a trustee of a care home on London Road, Shrewsbury.

To confirm the minutes of the Housing Supervisory Board meeting held on 22^nd April and 20^th May 2021.

Contact: Shelley Davies on 01743 257718

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on 22^nd April and 20^th May 2021 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 2.30 pm, Tuesday 6^th July 2021.

          There were no public questions.

To receive any question of which Members of the Council have given notice.  Deadline for notification for this meeting is 5.00pm, Monday 5^th July 2021.

          There were no Member questions.

Members received the presentation of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities which gave an overview of Cornovii Developments Limited (CDL).

In response to questions the Assistant Director Homes and Communities confirmed that Homes England no longer apply funding for affordable housing if secured through a Section 106 Legal Agreement and explained that building homes to a passivhaus standard was very expensive and therefore the number of homes delivered would be reduced. It was added that the homes would be more expensive to purchase and this would not be in line with the aim of CDL.

RESOLVED:That the presentation of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities be noted.

Councillor Heather Kidd left the meeting at this point.

Members received the presentation of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities which gave an overview of the Housing Supervisory Board.

RESOLVED:That the presentation of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities be noted.

To receive the Cornovii Developments Limited Update Report from the Assistant Director Homes and Communities.  (Report to follow)

Contact Jane Trethewey

Members received the report of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities which gave an update from Cornovii Developments Limited (CDL) on the company’s progress since the last meeting of the Board.

The Assistant Director Homes and Communities introduced the report and advised Members that progress was satisfactory against the business plan and noted the recent recruitment of a Business Support Assistant.

The Assistant Director Homes and Communities reported that the Annual Housing Supervisory Board and CDL Board Away Day was scheduled to take place on 22 September 2021, at Theatre Severn subject to social distancing measures being lifted and favourable government advice in respect of Covid-19.

The Assistant Director Homes and Communities referred to the update at Appendix A of the report in relation to the Frith site at Crowmoor, noting in particular that the first phase of 10 homes was released on 21 June 2021 and the programme was currently 3 weeks behind due to the lack of availability of building materials but was due for completion in May 2022.

In response to a question regarding the type of properties, the Assistant Director Homes and Communities noted that there would be 2 affordable bungalows provided.  

The Managing Director of CDL explained the process of how homes were offered exclusively for those living in the Shrewsbury area in the first instance and confirmed that 25% of the homes built would be affordable and CDL was committed to meet this target.

RESOLVED: That the report of the Assistant Director Homes and Communities be noted.

To resolve in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph 10.4[3] of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules, the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items.

          RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and paragraph 10.4(3) of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules, the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items.

To confirm the exempt minutes of the Housing Supervisory Board meeting held on 22^nd April 2021.

Contact: Shelley Davies on 01743 257718

RESOLVED: that the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 22^nd April 2021 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

          Members received an exempt presentation from the Managing Director of CDL.

RESOLVED: That the presentation be noted.

To receive an Exempt Items Update Report on Cornovii Developments Limited from the Assistant Director Homes and Communities.  [Exempt report to follow]

Contact: Jane Trethewey

          Members received an exempt report from the Assistant Director Homes and Communities.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.