Agenda item

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

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Director, Community & Children’s Services providing an update to Members on the progress that has been made with the Housing Major Works Programme and to advise Members on issues affecting progress on individual schemes.

The following points were noted:

• Programme Overview: It was noted that the current major works programme was valued at £110 million, covering works completed and those in progress. This did not include future works, which are estimated at £30 million.
• Governance:  Members noted that there was a need for robust governance on major projects, similar to the approach used for the Middlesex Street project, to ensure effective management and communication.
• Acceleration of Programme: Discussions included the possibility of accelerating priority issues within the programme, considering financial support and capacity to move projects forward more quickly.
• Net Zero Considerations: Officers informed Members the programme included considerations for achieving net zero, with support from the City of London Corporation's Climate Action Strategy team.
• Golden Lane Project: Emphasis on the importance of governance for the Golden Lane project, with plans to implement a governance structure in November was expressed.