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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 14, 2010

Headed Item No.  4 (b) 

REPORT OF THE MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD ON THURSDAY 20^th MAY, 2010

PRESENT:

Members:                                           Council Officials:

H-I(1)  Minutes

The minutes of the Housing and Social Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 18^th February, 2010 were proposed by Councillor E. Maloney, seconded by Cllr. M. Duff, and confirmed and approved as a true record and signed.

H-I(2)  Matters Arising 

             It was NOTED there was no business under this heading.

H-I(3)  HOMELESS UPDATE  

Mr B. Coman, Director of Services, summarised the presentation.

The presentation dealt with the new Framework for the Dublin Region Homeless Framework Action Plan for 2010 to 2013. It was noted that the adopted Plan can be added to and reviewed during the period of the plan. By the end of 2010, a new structure will have to be in place to deal with Homeless issues as the existing Homeless Agency/Partnership changes. This is hoped to be addressed through the Homeless Consultative Forum to be set up under the provisions of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009.

The inter agency homeless structure is already in place for the Dublin Region and the current Strategy Framework adopted by the Council at its May meeting mirrors the existing Dublin Strategy.  There is a provision for one elected member to be a member of the forum from 2011.  The provision of some units of accommodation could be provided through the Leasing Initiative, to be discussed later on in the meeting. There are 28 units in the Arena development that are nearing contract stage.  Mr. B. Coman, Director of Services, outlined the priority to encourage a proper social mix in relation to all developments within the County.

Following a discussion to which Councillors E. Maloney, D. Looney, M. Duff and R. Dowds contributed, Mr B. Coman, Director of Services, responded to queries raised.

The report was NOTED.

H-I(4)  ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STRATEGY

The following report which had been circulated was NOTED:

The Draft as presented to the last SPC meeting has been forwarded to the HSE, the Gardai and neighbouring Local Authorities in accordance with the legislation and directives of the DOEHLG. A survey of European best practice is being carried out. Community Initiatives, such as the Mayors initiative in Balgaddy and Mac Uilliam were outlined.

Following a discussion to which Councillors M. Duff, D. Looney, R. Dowds and P. Kearns contributed Mr. H. Hogan, Senior Executive Officer and Mr B. Coman, Director of Services, responded to queries raised.

The report was NOTED and it was AGREED that officials visit Manchester City Council to look at their policies and processes in relation to ASB.

H-I (5) LEASING INITIATIVE

The following report which had been circulated was NOTED:

Mr B. Coman, Director of Services, summarised the presentation. The proposed pilot, details and the legislation covering the proposal and discussions with the Department of the Environment, Housing and Local Government were outlined.

Following a discussion to which Councillors M. Duff, T. Gilligan, D. Looney, P. Kearns, E. Maloney and R. Dowds contributed Mr. H. Hogan, Senior Executive Officer and Mr B. Coman, Director of Services, responded to queries raised.

The report was NOTED and it was AGREED that individual discussions were available to the Members should they require it, and that a list of Frequently Asked Questions would be issued to Councillors as the pilot is rolled out. In general the initiative was welcomed.

H-I (6) ANY OTHER BUSINESS

            It was NOTED there was no business under this heading.

The meeting concluded at 7.15  pm