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The Committee
resolved:-

(i)            
to note that the Chief Officer – Corporate
Landlord would ascertain the situation with the waste service in
the Balnagask area and would address any concerns that were
raised;

(ii)           
to recognise that this continues to be a difficult
situation for homeowners and welcome the continued offer of mental
health support from SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) for
those affected by this situation;

(iii)         
to note the outcome of the engagement with
homeowners in June 2025;

(iv)         
to note the next steps in relation to the Property
Swap option;

(v)          
to instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord
to withdraw Option 3 (roof on – roof off) given that no
responding party was interested in this option;

(vi)         
to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate
Landlord to continue to engage with homeowners in relation to
Voluntary Acquisition and to review this and report back to this
Committee in early 2026 on whether this option should remain open
into future financial years;

(vii)        
to note that the demolition plans for Council-owned
blocks have been suspended whilst engagement was undertaken with
homeowners and instruct the Chief Officer – Capital to
recommence the planning, preparation, engagement and mitigation works for this with
immediate effect;

(viii)      
to note that engineering inspections of properties
continue and that all properties inspected so far have been
identified as having a high risk (as per the
IStructE guidance); and note that the
Council, as an enforcement authority, continues to monitor this
professional advice and will continue to advise all homeowners of
their responsibilities under the relevant legislation;
and

(ix)         
to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate
Landlord to take forward master planning of the site, considering
the scenario of a fully cleared site and any alternative
scenarios.