Decision details

Members considered a report which presented the second quarter review of the 2006/07 Housing Capital Programme, the resources available to support it and recommended that the Executive Member approved the variations. The report also included the proposed capital programme for 2007/08 to 2010/11.

The Approved Housing Capital Programme for 2006/07 was £10,046. The outcome of the minor variations agreed within officers’ delegated authority and the variations outlined in the report result in a £5k decrease in position hence the Programme for 06/07 would stand at £10,041k with £4,581k funded through the MRA. The proposed programme for 2007/08 to 2010/11 attached at annex 2 was fully funded from ring fenced housing resources including the Major Repairs Allowance. There were revenue implications of the proposed demolition of a pair of semi-detached dwellings in the Monkton Road area which had been undermined by subsidence, as outlined in paragraphs 11 and 15.

Members queried about whether there were any other Orlit homes which had structural problems like the two homes being demolished. It was reported that the problems were with the precast concrete frame structure but officers were not anticipating finding other properties with the same problems.

Members raised concerns about the relocation of tenants into the Discus bungalows and requested that officers tried to minimise the number of elderly  people moving more than once. Officers reported that figures could be provided on the number of tenants who want to move permanently and who were happy to move into temporary accommodation.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for Housing be advised to:

                                i.            Note the progress on schemes, approve variations in tables 1, 2 and 4 and note minor variations made under officers’ delegated authority

                              ii.            Agree the recommendation of demolition and payment of home loss as outlined in paragraphs 11 & 15.

                            iii.            Approve the Revenue Contribution for funding of Adaptations to Discus Bungalow customers as noted in paragraph 18 and table 3.

                             iv.            Consider the proposed capital programme schemes for 2007/08 to 2010/11 and recommend the proposals to the Budget Executive on 16^th January 2007.

Decision of the Executive Member for Housing

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel as set out above be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To achieve a balanced capital budget.