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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Cabinet approves the contents of Appendix 2 as the County Council's response to the draft Regional Housing Strategy.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy by working with others to build strong, safe and sustainable communities.

2.2 This report was considered by the Environment Policy Review Committee on 16 March 2005.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not sending a response.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber

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