Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture seeking approval for the use of HRA capital to support the digital improvements required by the Housing Improvement Programme.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 23630)

On consideration of the report of the Director Adults, Housing & Communities, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To approve the use of £800,000 of HRA Capital funding for digital improvements for housing including:

·  the procurement and implementation of a new mobile platform

·  the procurement and implementation of a new test system for Northgate housing

·  the procurement and implementation of 250 new mobile devices for housing operations staff

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Service Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, to make any necessary amendments to the plans set out here as the procurement and implementation is undertaken.