Decision details

To note the progress in relation to the Living Rent Commission Report findings and recommendations.

That Cabinet:

1.      Welcomed and endorsed the recommendations of the ‘One City’ Bristol Living Rent Commission (LRC) report and the progress to date as set out in Appendix A.

2.      Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing Delivery and Homes to continue to progress the recommendations noting the actions as set out in Appendix A. Implementation of specific recommendations will be subject to appropriate legal powers, the outcome of public consultation and further decisions in accordance with the decision pathway.

3.      Endorsed the development of a Private Rented Sector Strategy which will form the basis to further consider the recommendations where they fall within the remit of the Council.

4.      Endorsed the continued engagement with central Government about recommendations that would require national action.