Agenda item

Report attached.

Cabinet:

1. Approved the proposals for the Estates Improvements Programme as set out in Appendix 3 to this report.

2. Authorised officers to commence the tendering process to procure suitable contractors, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, to deliver the programme.

3. Authorised officers to carry out leaseholder consultation in accordance with Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as amended by S151 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

4. Noted the preference of Members to cap service charges where possible to a maximum level of £250.

5. Delegated decisions on reductions, waivers or caps of service charges, on a scheme by scheme basis to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing.

6. Authorised that, in the event that the full programme of works is not delivered during financial year 2019/20, the remaining budget is carried forwards to 2020/21 in order to complete the approved works

7. Authorised the Director of Housing to be responsible for the implementation of the programme in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing.

The report was presented to Cabinet by Councillor Joshua Chapman detailing the Housing Estates Improvement Programme.  There is a budget of £10m for the Estates Improvement Programme.  The report sets out the proposals on how that budget may be used, the criteria that may be applied to identify and prioritise areas for expenditure and the programme for delivery.

The budget will make significant improvements to the public realm to design crime out of the Estates.  Officers are identifying the improvements and have applied the relevant criteria as set out in page 151 of the report.  There will be extensive consultation on these proposals with all of the residents on the Estates.  Engagement is the first priority and everything will be done to reach as many residents as possible.

Cabinet:

1. Approved the proposals for the Estates Improvements Programme as set out in Appendix 3 to this report.

2. Authorised officers to commence the tendering process to procure suitable contractors, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, to deliver the programme.

3. Authorised officers to carry out leaseholder consultation in accordance with Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as amended by S151 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

4. Noted the preference of Members to cap service charges where possible to a maximum level of £250.

5. Delegated decisions on reductions, waivers or caps of service charges, on a scheme by scheme basis to the Director of Housing in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing.

6. Authorised that, in the event that the full programme of works is not delivered during financial year 2019/20, the remaining budget is carried forwards to 2020/21 in order to complete the approved works

7. Authorised the Director of Housing to be responsible for the implementation of the programme in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing.