Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/05/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: Between 15 May 2024 and 29 May 2024 by Leader of the Council
Disrepair (HRS) require: £2m to fund contractors to complete repair works; £1.1m for legal costs incurred by tenants/ lessees; £2.4m for the Council’s external law firms, and £700k for compensation to tenants/lessees. A sum of £651k is required for a contractor to complete new Electrical Inspection & Condition Reports (EICR). A budget virement of £3.5m is required from the HRA reserves to meet some of these costs. The remaining budget will come from savings in the Housing Operational & Building Safety budget, potential refund / claim & reallocation of £0.5m from the HIP budget.
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Private Renters, and Planning
Lead director: Director of Placemaking and Housing
Contact: Director of Placemaking and Housing.