Issue details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing seeking approval in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules for expenditure on various housing projects. These projects will contribute to the Council's strategic housing objectives through improving the facilities of our estates, the wellbeing and satisfaction of our residents in areas where they live.

Schemes of work to be included:

In line with the current scooter/invalidity car policy
the proposal is to provide storage/charging facilities at a number of supported housing residential blocks.

Remodelling of a structurally damaged supported housing block.

Refurbishment to communal areas including improved lighting, flooring and ceilings to residential blocks across the city.

To continue the existing programme of works of the Supported Housing Asset Plan

Installation of energy saving measures to various blocks across the city where Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) works are planned (utilising grant funding) with additional measures such as PV panels, LED lighting, ground /air source transfer pump installations.

To continue the existing programme of estate improvements across all wards of the city.