Aims and Objectives

1. Business Development

  • Explore the opportunities for growth presented by local development frameworks and revised planning mechanisms.
  • Take an active role in the development of Sub-regional and Regional Housing Strategies to ensure the priority for rural investment is retained.
  • Where possible, mitigate risk from competition by Partnership working, and expanding the management portfolio within the RSL and private development sector.
  • Continue to generate close working relationships with Partner Local Authorities, and explore potential working arrangements with others, particularly North Warwickshire.
  • Look to secure its servicing requirements from MRH for the Business Plan period, on the basis that service standards are maintained and efficiency of operation is demonstrated.


2. Development Considerations

  • Pursue the majority of new developments on “Exception” sites
  • Aim to deliver a programme of 136 rural homes by the end of the Business Plan period.
  • Work closely with key Investment Partner RSLs to deliver its development programme.


3. Management Services and Resident Involvement

  • Continue to provide a high quality service to its Residents.
  • Continue to evolve and set clear Performance Indicators for the delivery of services.
  • Implement the actions identified in the Resident Involvement “Action Plan” in accordance with adopted timescales.
  • Continue with the implementation of the “Best Value” strategy.
  • Promote itself as a skilled manager of rural stock and expand this element of the business.


4. Financial Considerations

  • Ensure financial viability in its operations, with surpluses being generated in each year of the Business Plan, and compliance with key financial ratios being demonstrated.
  • Explore additional sources of private finance, and work with its partner RHAs to secure competitive borrowing.