Purpose

To provide a clear, updated delivery plan and to set a five-year capital programme for the Council’s housing stock.

Decision

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the progress made on delivery of the HRA Asset Management Plan during 2024/2025 and updated trajectory for the HRA Business Plan.

2)    ENDORSED the HRA Asset Management Plan refresh (2025-2030) and associated capital programme.

3)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Leisure and Landlord Services, authority to apply for, accept and implement investment in tenant’s homes through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

4)    APROVED, in principle, to convert the Fairmead Community Centre and Douglas Jane Community Room to enable the provision of three additional housing units, subject to financial viability being confirmed, and;

5)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Leisure and Landlord Services, authority to finalise the associated business cases and delivery arrangements to compete the residential conversions.