Written Answers Nos. 461-480
461. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details for the introduction of minimum BERs in the private rental sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1676/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Energy Security Framework (NESF) provides a single overarching and initial response to address Ireland’s energy security needs in the context of the war in Ukraine. It coordinates work connected to energy security across the electricity, gas and oil sectors and sets out a ‘whole-of-Government’ response to the challenges posed to energy security and energy affordability.
Under Response 17 of the NESF, the Government committed to building on the detailed sectoral analysis of the National Heat Study to develop proposals for regulatory options to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels for space and water heating in all new buildings, with limited exemptions such as industrial processes.
Following on from this, in the Climate Action Plan 2023, the Government committed to the acceleration of zero-emissions heating in residential buildings.
To facilitate delivery on these commitments, the Government has established a Heat and Built Environment Delivery Taskforce and will publish a new National Policy Statement on Heat to guide the Government’s overall response to the National Heat Study across all sectors, which will take into account the need for a medium-term pathway for the phase-out of fossil fuels for space and water heating.
A detailed roadmap to accelerate the electrification of heating and the phase out of fossil fuels for heating will be published, including the required policy and regulatory instruments. All options are currently under consideration, including the requirement to ensure a just transition to any alternative heat sources. As a consequence, there has been no commitment made thus far by Government to phase out oil and gas boilers in existing homes within a specified timeframe.
462. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to reports that Cork City Council is requiring applicants for social housing to provide proof of access arrangements through court documents and that the courts do not have capacity to provide these documents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63168/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the practice of requesting court documentation from social housing applicants regarding the proof of access arrangements was discontinued by Cork City Council in late 2022 following consultation with the Court Service.
The general practice is for a copy of a separation or divorce agreement for both applicants to accompany a social housing application. If there is no such agreement, a letter from the applicant's solicitor or a legal affidavit signed by a practising solicitor will suffice. The letter should confirm there is no formal separation agreement and no court proceedings pending under family law legislation, as well as the position in relation to maintenance payments, overnight access/ custody arrangements for children and property ownership.
463. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine the way that an application by a person (details supplied) for a private well grant can be refused, citing proximity to a mains water supply as the reason when the same property could not be considered for a group water scheme in recent years due to the cost of developing a scheme to the property being considered excessive; if he agrees that both determinations are at odds with each other; and if he will agree to have the recent well grant application for this property re-examined. [63211/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department cannot advise on the specific situation outlined in the details supplied.
However I can advise that my Department’s Rural Water Programme, through Exchequer funding, delivers improvements to water services in areas of rural Ireland where there are no public (Uisce Éireann) services.
Grant assistance is available, through local authorities, under the Programme for capital works including for Individual Domestic Water Supplies (private wells) to a house. The grant, subject to certain conditions, assists households dependent on these supplies with the costs incurred in providing such a supply of water for domestic purposes or rectifying serious deficiencies with an existing supply.
My Department deals with policy, while the day to day administration of the grant scheme has been devolved to the local authorities. Each local authority has appointed a Rural Water Liaison Officer who deals with the day to day implementation issues of the Programme. The officer can be contacted at the Rural Water Section of the relevant local authority (in this case Westmeath County Council). In addition, further information on the grant scheme is available from my Department's website at the following link.
www.housing.gov.ie/water/water-services/rural-water-programme/private-wells
464. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify whether a person who suffers from an illness such as COPD can be considered for a housing adaption grant for people with a disability to replace windows at a property if there is sufficient medical evidence to support an application. [63214/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability scheme provides a range of grants for necessary improvement works or adaptations to houses in order to facilitate the continued independent occupancy of their own homes by older people and people with a disability. These schemes cover works reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of applicants, and could in those circumstances include the repair or replacement of windows. The schemes are administered by local authorities. It is a matter for each local authority to determine how the funding is apportioned between the various grant measures and to manage the operation of the schemes in their areas from within the capital allocations provided by my Department.
465. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Inland Fisheries Ireland statutory body has a legal exemption or derogation from ARC 02 when stocking Atlantic salmon smolts in Lough Corrib SAC from 2010 to date given that no ministerial consents under ARC 02 (Activities Requiring Consent - stocking or re-stocking with fish) were issued by his Department from 2010 to date for the stocking of salmon parr, salmon smolts and brown trout fry in Lough Corrib SAC, the Maumturk Mountains SAC and the Connemara Bog Complex SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63264/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCertain activities such as scientific research, fishery development or restocking, require a Section 14 Authorisation, under the Fisheries Act, from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.
Where the proposed activity requires such consent, further consent, or ARC 02 as referred to in the Question, under Regulation 30 of the Birds and Natural Habitats Directive, does not apply.
466. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide funding for a municipal wastewater treatment plant for Corofin, County Galway to allow for the development of the village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63297/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department builds its strategic water policy and infrastructure delivery programmes around the National Planning Framework 2018-2040 and the National Development Plan 2021-2030. Investment is primarily delivered through Uisce Éireann, while my Department operates the Rural Water Programme directly.
Since 1 January 2014, Uisce Éireann has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Uisce Éireann takes a strategic, nationwide approach to asset planning and investment, and meeting customer requirements. In this regard, the prioritisation and progression of individual projects and programmes is a matter for determination by Uisce Éireann.
The Programme for Government supports the uptake of Uisce Éireann’s Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme 2020-2024, which will provide water and waste water growth capacity in smaller settlements that would otherwise not be provided for in Uisce Éireann's capital investment plan.
Complementary to Uisce Éireann’s Programme, on 28 April 2022 I announced a new funding measure, as an advance stage of the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme 2022-2025, for the waste water collection and treatment needs of villages and settlements that currently do not have access to public waste water services. An allocation of €50 million has been committed under the National Development Plan up to 2025 for the measure which will focus on areas of most need based on housing and environmental criteria.
The measure was open to all rural local authorities to submit, on a priority basis, up to two applications for funding by the deadline of 15 September 2022. Galway County Council have submitted applications for Clarinbridge and Craughwell.
The first round of funding will follow a demonstration project model approach and will allow for the development of appropriate longer-term strategies, protocols and better inform future funding needs for the progressive development of public waste water collection and treatment infrastructure in villages/settlements that are currently without these services.
467. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority homes in County Mayo; the number that are currently occupied and vacant, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63299/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraHousing for All, is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. This includes the delivery of 90,000 social homes by 2030. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the Land Development Agency and €5bn funding through the Housing Finance Agency.
My Department does not collate data on the numbers of housing units owned by individual local authorities. This information may be available for Mayo County Council. The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) also produces an annual Performance Indicator Report for local authorities, which details a range of performance indicators for local authorities, including local authority owned social housing stock and the vacancy rate of this housing stock. The most recent report, relating to 2021, is available on the NOAC website at the following link: noac.ie/noac_publications/report-50-noac-performance-indicator-report-2021/
468. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of the Retained Fire Service; if he has received the final report; if so, if he will publish the timeline for any recommendations that are contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63302/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFire services in Ireland are provided by local authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003. 31 authorities provide fire prevention and fire protection services for communities through 27 service delivery structures. Approximately 3,300 local authority staff, engaged at 217 fire stations nationwide, deliver local authority fire services. 16 of these stations are staffed by full-time firefighters, a further 4 are mixed full-time and retained, and 197 are staffed by retained firefighters, with approximately 2,065 retained firefighters around the country. It is important to note that the numbers of fire service front-line staff have been maintained at a constant high level throughout the economic challenges of the past number of years, even when staffing numbers, by necessity, were reduced in other areas of the local authority sector.
In May 2021, I directed the Management Board of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) to review the delivery and sustainability of the local authority ‘Retained’ Fire Services, with particular emphasis on the recruitment and retention of personnel.
Following the recommendation of the NDFEM Management Board, I approved the review report for publication in December 2022, a copy of which can be accessed on my Department’s website at the following link:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/cac13-retained-fire-services-in-ireland-a-review-of-recruitment-and-retention-and-the-future-sustainability-of-service-delivery/
Publication of this review builds on the progress made implementing the “Keeping Communities Safe” policy, setting the future strategic direction of the Retained Fire Service.
The review report is the culmination of:
- the comprehensive engagement of retained firefighters with an independent research survey conducted during 2021. (Over 900 members of retained firefighting service members both serving and those recently left took part);
- the comprehensive engagement of senior fire service management with an independent research survey during 2021;
- a comparative analysis of service delivery models with other European fire services;
- further direct engagement with staff representatives throughout the process via the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (Retained), facilitated by the Local Government Management Association (LGMA).
The work of the brave men and women of the retained fire services, can be dangerous, physically challenging, and psychologically demanding. Our firefighters are an elite frontline service staffed by very dedicated and selfless people, serving their communities at all times.
It is clear from the findings of the review that the work/life balance for retained firefighters needs to be addressed to make the retained fire service an attractive employment option. It is important that as we move to improve recruitment and retention, we also endeavour to prioritise inclusion and diversity within Fire Services.
The review provides recommendations which aim to enhance the service delivery by maintaining the strengths of the retained fire services, while addressing the issues that act as a barrier to recruitment and retention. An implementation plan will be developed and overseen by the NDFEM Strategic Implementation Group (SIG) to address the core issues identified and implement the change necessary to ensure the continued delivery of an effective and efficient Retained Fire Service.
Work on the development of approaches to enable implementation of the recommendations of this review will progress immediately with continued engagement with all stakeholders via the established forums.
469. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a person who has previously built a principal private residence but subsequently experienced marital breakdown is eligible for the vacant property refurbishment grant Croí Cónaithe towns fund; if they qualify under the fresh start principle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63304/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraA range of individuals or households are eligible to avail of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, including applicants who qualify under the ‘Fresh Start’ principle. This includes previous homeowners who have experienced divorce or separation, or insolvency or bankruptcy, and who no longer have a legal interest in the previous home.
Applicants should contact the Vacant Homes Officer in their local authority to discuss their application along with what supporting documentation is needed. A full list of Vacant Homes Officers and their contact details can be found on the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/f59b3-vacant-homes-officer-contacts/
Further information on the grant can also be found on my Department's website at: www.gov.ie/en/service/f8f1b-vacant-property-refurbishment-grant/
470. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration has been given to providing advance payment of grants for the Croí Cónaithe fund, in view of situations where those renovating buildings in rural areas cannot afford to spend upfront to carry out works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63325/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was launched in July 2022 as part of the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund. The grant benefits those who wish to turn a formerly vacant house or building into their principal private residence. The grant was initially launched in respect of vacant properties in towns and villages. As of the 15 November 2022, the grant was expanded to also include eligible vacant properties in both cities and rural areas.
Further information in this regard is available on my Department's website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/969fb-vacant-property-refurbishment-grant-expanded-to-cities-and-remote-rural-areas/ In order for applications to be assessed for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and a decision made, specified supporting documentation must be submitted with the application and a site visit carried out by the local authority to assess the works being applied for. Following the approval of an application, the applicant then has 18 months from the date of grant approval to carry out the works on the property. When the proposed works are completed, the local authority then carries out a final inspection on the property to ensure that the works carried out are in line with the approved application. Following this, the grant is paid to the applicant.
Payment of the grant at the end of this process is to ensure that the applicant has carried out the works applied for, and approved, and to safeguard that the grant is related to the works which have been completed.
While interim reviews will be ongoing, a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund will be undertaken no later than mid-2024.
471. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the grants currently available through his Department, excluding the housing adaptation grants, for the replacement of windows in a house in which two persons who are in receipt of the fuel allowance reside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63345/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides funding for the Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability scheme, which is a range of grants for necessary improvement works or adaptations to houses, in order to facilitate the continued independent occupancy of their own homes by older people and people with a disability. These schemes cover works reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of applicants, and could in those circumstances include the repair or replacement of windows and doors.
My Department also oversees a number of schemes to assist in the conservation of protected and other eligible structures, which may include repairs to windows and doors. These schemes are the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund. The schemes are administered through the local authorities and details are available at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/32ae3-financial-assistance-for-architectural-heritage/
472. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all sections of all Acts passed in the past ten years have been commenced; the number of sections that are outstanding; the number of Acts that have review periods; if the reviews have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63385/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDetails of sections of Acts, falling under the remit of my Department in the past ten years, for which a commencement order has yet to be signed, are set out in the attached table.
Details of Acts, falling under the remit of my Department in the past ten years, which have review periods, are also set out at the link.
473. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the proposed modular homes that are to be built on State land will be exempt from planning permission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63456/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraHousing for All is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade. This includes an average of 10,000 new build social homes each year in the period to 2030. Housing for All is supported by an investment package of over €4bn per annum, through an overall combination of €12bn in direct Exchequer funding, €3.5bn in funding through the Land Development Agency and €5bn funding through the Housing Finance Agency.
Modern methods of construction (MMC) has been identified as a key measure to address increased housing delivery and methods to support increased use of MMC are set out in Pathway 5 of Housing for All. All homes delivered using MMC must comply with the Building Regulations, the aim of which is to provide for the safety and welfare of people in and about buildings, and in addition achieve a 60-year durability for all key elements. For new innovative products or systems, not covered by existing standards, compliance with the Building Regulations can be demonstrated by 3rd party certification by an independent approval body, such as National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) Agrément.
The Housing for All Action Plan Update, which was published on 2 November, includes a new action to develop a roadmap with targets for increased use of MMC in public housing. My Department is now working closely with the local authorities to increase the use of MMC in social and affordable housing. A copy of Housing for All Action Plan Update can be access on my Department’s website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/da0d1-action-plan-update-and-q3-2022-progress-report/
In relation to the planning requirements, the provisions under sections 3, 13 and 14 of the Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Act 2022 which will insert section 179A into the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, are not yet commenced and are expected to commence in the coming weeks in tandem with the associated regulations. These provisions, once commenced, will provide that housing development by, on behalf, or in partnership with a local authority which commences construction before the end of 2024 will be exempt from planning permission and from the Local Authority ’Part 8’ process, subject to a number of specific conditions. Where a development does not satisfy the conditions set out in section 179A, the normal Local Authority own development arrangements under the ‘Part 8’ process will apply.
The Question may be referring to the Office of Public Works (OPW) led delivery of a modular housing programme for Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Emergency planning powers under European Union (Planning and Development) (Displaced Persons From Ukraine Temporary Protection) Regulations 2022 are in place to support this delivery.
474. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has any plans to take action against landlords issuing eviction notices in violation of the eviction ban. [63484/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra475. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a mass eviction of the residents at a location (details supplied). [63485/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together.
The Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Act 2022 was signed into law on 29 October 2022. The Act makes emergency provision to defer the termination dates of certain residential tenancies that fall, or would fall, during the 'winter emergency period', beginning on 30 October 2022 and ending on 31 March 2023. The lawful serving of notices of termination can continue as normal during this period. The aim of the Act is to mitigate the risk that persons whose tenancies would otherwise be terminated during the winter would be unable to obtain alternative accommodation.
Provision is made in the Act for the deferral of the giving of effect to certain notices of termination, where they have been served by a landlord on or before 29 October 2022 and specify a termination date that falls during the 'winter emergency period'. Such terminations could take effect after the winter, in accordance with the Act, over the period from 1 April to 18 June 2023.
A deferral under this Act does not apply to a notice of termination served before or during the 'winter emergency period' where:
- the termination is grounded on the tenant’s failure to meet his or her obligations under section 16 of the Act of 2004, including to pay rent, or
- the landlord states that the reason for the termination is:
- on the ground of a breach of tenant obligations (other than to pay rent);
- on the ground of a breach of a tenant’s obligation to pay rent; or
- on the ground that the accommodation no longer suits the tenant’s accommodation needs having regard to the number of bed spaces and the size of the household.
The Act has been carefully calibrated to limit its interference with landlords’ constitutional property rights. Where a lawful notice of termination has been served and the notice period expires before the 'winter emergency period', a landlord has a legitimate expectation that the tenant will leave the property in compliance with the law. Further information on the Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates for Certain Tenancies) Act 2022 is available on the website of the Residential Tenancies Board - www.rtb.ie.
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) was established as an independent statutory body under the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004-2022, to operate a national tenancy registration system and to facilitate the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants. A dispute may be referred to the RTB under Part 6 of the Acts. Information relating to the RTB's dispute resolution service is also available at: www.rtb.ie.
The dispute resolution service provided by the RTB is quasi-judicial and all of its mediators, adjudicators and tribunal members have independent decision-making powers, in the same way as judges have in the courts. A determination order made on foot of a mediation agreement or an adjudication can be appealed to a RTB Tenancy Tribunal. A decision of a Tribunal may be appealed on a point of law to the High Court. Due to the quasi-judicial nature of the RTB, it would be inappropriate for me, as Minister, or my Department to provide legal advice, comment on, or to intervene in the specifics of any individual case.
Section 35A of the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 - 2022 (known as the ‘Tyrrelstown amendment’) provides that where a landlord proposes to sell 10 or more units within a single development at the same time, that sale is subject to the existing tenants remaining in situ, other than in exceptional circumstances. The ‘Tyrrelstown amendment’ was carefully drafted to promote security of tenure in the interest of the common social good. The provision strikes a balance, between a landlord’s right to sell their property and achieve fair return on their investment, and a tenant’s right to security of tenure. The commercial reality is that there is generally a lower market value for a property sold with tenants in situ.
Where a tenant is unsure as to the validity of a Notice of Termination served, he or she may refer the matter to the RTB for dispute resolution, with redress available to the tenant which may include a direction to pay an amount of damages up to €20,000.
476. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will allow local authorities to use incremental credits to recruit more-experienced staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63491/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt was agreed previously by Government that with effect from 1 January 2011, starting pay on recruitment from open competition for all posts within the public service should be at the minimum of the relevant salary scale.
My Department issued Circular EL 02/2011 to all Chief Executives in the Local Government sector, following receipt of the Department of Finance instruction. Circular EL 02/2011 provides that all future competition notices, advertisements and information booklets must specify that, for persons entering a recruitment grade for the first time, starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. Such notices and booklets must also specify that the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
The provisions of the Circular state that no undertaking, formal or informal, should be given by or on behalf of any local authority to a candidate that the relevant salary may be negotiable.
However, where a Chief Executive is of the view that there are exceptional circumstances justifying the offer of starting pay above the minimum, the specific sanction of my Department (in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform) should be sought in advance of any offer being made.
This policy is still in force, as are the provisions of Circular EL 02/2011.
477. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on a matter (details supplied). [63504/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra478. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether officials from his Department should have attended a meeting where support for a planning application was being discussed, given that his Department has a role in the decision-making process on the future of a national monument. [63506/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 477 and 478 together.
I would like to make the Deputy aware that no such meeting took place.
479. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with Tuath and Longford County Council in relation to the properties at Colmcille Terrace, Granard, County Longford. [63509/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs with all locally delivered social housing, the management of the project at Colmcille Terrace, Granard is being overseen by Longford County Council, in this case working with Tuath Housing Association. My Department has met with both Longford County Council and Tuath on this project and we issued pre-tender funding approval in July 2022.
I understand that the tender process has been completed and the tenders received are currently being analysed following which, my Department expects to receive the post-tender funding proposal including, we anticipate, a recommendation to appoint the successful contractor.
Further information on the specifics of this project will be available directly from Longford County Council .
480. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the dates of the last meetings of each of the Homeless Regional Fora, by forum, in tabular form. [63530/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department’s role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at a local level. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of homeless accommodation and related services rests with individual local authorities.
While responsibility for the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with individual housing authorities, the administration of homeless services is organised on a regional basis, with nine administrative regions in place.
A homelessness consultative forum has been established in each region in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009. The management and administration of homeless services is a matter for the management group of the consultative forum.
The Department does not track the dates of the Homelessness Fora, but has received the following information from the nine Regional Homeless lead authorities outlined in the table below.
|
Region |
Meeting Date |
|
Dublin |
30 November 2022 |
|
Mid East |
1 December 2022 |
|
Midlands |
4 November 2022 |
|
Mid West |
9 December 2022 |
|
North East |
13 October 2022 |
|
North West |
1 December 2022* |
|
South East |
10 December 2019** |
|
South West |
20 December 2022 |
|
West |
22 November 2022 |
*An extraordinary meeting to discuss the Homelessness Action Plan was held on 11 January 2023.
**It is understood that the Regional lead for the South East has confirmed that a meeting will be convened before the end of February.
