Issue - meetings

This report proposes the conversion of a 2 bedroom self contained unit (14 Ordnance Lane) into a 3 bedroom shared unit and convert a 1 bedroom unit (11 Ordnance Lane) into a training facility (primarily for customer use).

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for Housing be advised to approve Option A and convert units 11 and 14 into training facilities and shared accommodation units.

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 improve services for hostel residents by providing a communal area for residents meetings and training facilities.

Members considered a report which proposed the conversion of a 2 bedroom self contained unit (14 Ordnance Lane) into a 3 bedroom shared unit and convert a 1 bedroom unit (11 Ordnance Lane) into a training facility (primarily for customer use).

Two options were presented to Members:

Option A. To convert unit 14 from one 2 bedroom property into 3 shared units (3 bedrooms, shared kitchen and shared bathroom) and to convert unit 11 into a training facility. This proposal would provide 1 additional unit. Total units at Ordnance Lane would be: 8 bed-sits (shared), 14 self contained bed-sits, 4 self contained 1 bed units, 4 self contained 2 bed units, 1 self contained 3 bed unit, plus existing office space. Unit 14 would primarily be used to accommodate young people in preference to Bed and Breakfast.

Option B. to retain existing units and continue to offer a limited support service.

The proposal to convert unit 14 into 3 shared bed-sits and unit 11 into a training facility would increase the potential weekly income by £34.04 (or £1,770.08 pa assuming 100% occupancy).

Members welcomed the proposal and praised the staff for doing an excellent job.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for Housing be advised to approve Option A and convert units 11 and 14 into training facilities and shared accommodation units.

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 improve services for hostel residents by providing a communal area for residents meetings and training facilities.