In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting was chaired by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Vince Hunt.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Julian Dean (Substitute: Duncan Kerr), Simon Jones, Robert Macey and Dan Thomas.

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

  None were declared.

To confirm the minutes of the Housing Supervisory Board meeting held on 15^th September 2022. Minutes to Follow.

Contact: Shelley Davies on 01743 257718

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on 15^th September 2022 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any questions or petitions from the public of which notice has been given. The deadline for this meeting is 5.00 pm, Friday 25^th November 2022.

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, Friday 25^th November 2022.

There were no member questions.

To receive the Cornovii Developments Limited Update Report from the Assistant Director, Homes and Communities.  [Report attached]

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 against the approved 10-year Business Plan.

The Assistant Director Homes and Communities introduced the report and referred to Appendix A which provided detail of the company’s activity to the end of September 2022.

The Managing Director of CDL reported that the newly appointed developer at the Ellesmere Wharf development had now completed a number of critical tasks and work on the foundations would start in the new year.

In response to questions the Managing Director of CDL, confirmed that the 33 properties sold at the Frith site were all sold ‘off plan’ and noted the challenges currently facing developers. He explained that although there had been a downturn in the housing market, the Northwest and West Midlands had not been hit as hard as London and the Northeast. 

RESOLVED:   That the report be noted.

To receive a verbal update from the Assistant Director, Homes and Communities.

The Managing Director of CDL thanked everyone who attended the Away Day and stated that he had received some good feedback.

The Vice-Chairman noted that it was a good opportunity to showcase progress to date and also to understand the future issues facing CDL.

To receive a verbal update from the Assistant Director, Homes and Communities.

The Managing Director of CDL reported that there was a vacancy on the CDL Board due to a member of staff leaving Shropshire Council.

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 item.

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 15^th September 2022. Minutes to Follow.

RESOLVED:   That the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 15^th September 2022 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive the Cornovii Developments Limited Exempt Items Update Report from the Assistant Director, Homes and Communities.  [Exempt report attached]

Contact: Jane Trethewey

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

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.    

To receive a verbal update from the Assistant Director, Homes and Communities.

The Assistant Director Homes and Communities provided a verbal update in relation to collaborative working with Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing.

RESOLVED: The update was noted.