Agenda and minutes

1.1. The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee.

1.2. In accordance with Standing Order 34.19, the Chair stated that he had determined that the public were excluded from the Committee’s meeting in order to protect public health.

1.3. The Chair stated that if for any reason he dropped out of the meeting, the Committee agreed that Dawn Bowden MS would become Temporary Chair in accordance with Standing Order 17.22.

1.4. David Melding MS substituted for Mark Isherwood MS in accordance with Standing Order 17.48.

Julie James MS, Minister for Housing and Local Government

Emma Williams, Director of Housing and Regeneration, Welsh Government

Simon White, Head of Housing Strategy and Legislation, Welsh Government

Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill

Explanatory Memorandum

2.1. The Committee received evidence from:

·         Julie James MS, Minister for Housing and Local Government

·         Emma Williams, Director of Housing and Regeneration, Welsh Government

·         Simon White, Head of Housing Strategy and Legislation, Welsh Government

2.2. During the evidence session, the Minister agreed to provide details of the lessons that were learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to better communicate and raise awareness with hard-to-reach groups.

3.1. The Committee agreed the motion.

4.1. The Committee discussed the evidence received under item 2, and considered and agreed the key issues.

5.1. The Committee considered and agreed the key issues for the COVID-19 and equalities report.