Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services in respect of progress made in relation to the Housing Major Works Programme and the issues affecting progress on individual schemes.

In response to a question relating to the Window Replacement Programme and subsequent problems with condensation, the Assistant Director advised that both passive and mechanical ventilation would be important factors, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens, and in properties where there are no facilities for drying clothing. 

The Assistant Director advised that, whilst this report set out a 5 year programme, unforeseen delays and additional works meant that it had extended to 7-8 years.    In response to a question, it was noted that the next stage of the roof replacement programme for the Golden Lane Estate would be a Gateway 1-2 report, to approve funding for staff costs and, the appointment of a design consultant. Members noted the complexities in the design of some of the roofs on the Golden Lane Estate, and officers would be extending the current MWP programme timeline to include works coming late into the programme.  It was anticipated that Members would receive a revised plan before the September meeting of the Sub Committee.    

Officers had previously submitted to this Sub Committee a further list of major works for consideration, following the completion of the current programme.  Once funding was in place, it would be presented formally to the Sub Committee, so that Members could consider both plans in parallel.  The Assistant Director explained that the works were ringfenced within the HRA Account and Housing Financial Plan, which had been overseen by the Chamberlain and approved by Members, and further projects would be subject to a similar approval process.  

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.