Issue details

Approval of a revenue budget virement from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) reserves for the provision of services to manage housing disrepair cases, and funding for the delivery of Electrical Inspection & Condition Reports (EICR)

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.