Agenda

The Minutes of the meeting of Cabinet held on 16^th July 2024 were submitted for approval as a correct record.

Resolved                               -   That the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.

To receive a verbal update from the Chair regarding previous recommendations made by the Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee and items relating to the work programme.

Recommended                     -   That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during the following item, when it is likely, in view of the nature of the proceedings that there would otherwise be disclosure of exempt information within the Paragraph at Schedule 12A of the Act specified in at the item.

Committee are requested to note Council’s approval of two Co-optee members and to consider the nominations for the remaining two vacant positions.

Committee are requested to consider the attached report which provides:

·         Information about the range of energy efficiency measures installed in domestic properties in Hyndburn through various energy funding programmes and grant schemes.

·         A summary of the approach taken by the Council to promote funding opportunities, engage residents and support them to apply for funding.

·         Progress made in increasing awareness and take up of funding since the introduction of a ‘Home Energy Reduction Officer’ (HERO) post.

Recommended                     -   That Committee note the progress made in delivering energy efficiency measures  to domestic properties in Hyndburn through energy funding programmes and grant schemes.

To advise Members on the impacts of HMOs on areas within Hyndburn and update Members on the progress being made towards the making of an article 4 Direction that would require planning permission for Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Recommended             (1)    That the work being undertaken on the preparation of the evidence base for an Article 4 Direction in Hyndburn continues; 

  (2)      That the work being undertaken on the development of a policy to determine planning applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation continues; and 

(3)      We would like to take this opportunity to provide the member of this committee an overview on the impact of the HMOs and children’s home on the Borough, and to invite observation on the findings of the Article 4 Direction works so far.