Decision

That the individual budget allocations and programme for the major repair, improvement, enhancement and adaptation of the Council’s housing stock in the 2025/26 Housing Improvement Programme, as detailed in this report and the attached appendix A, be approved

Reasons for the decision

The programme cannot be delivered without approvals for the projects, The aim of the programme is to:
React to stock condition information and will sustain the Decent Homes standard and Decent Homes II as details emerge.
Prevent the housing stock from falling into future non decency.
Improve the energy efficiency of Council dwellings
Improve and maintain the value of the Council’s assets
Comply with legal, technical or health and safety requirements
Contribute to the Council’s Corporate Plan and other corporate strategies and objectives
Obtain best value by undertaking planned work and thereby reducing the need for expenditure on emergency or responsive repairs.

Alternative options considered

Not seeking approval of the programme – not proposed – The programme is necessary for the reasons given above.
Other permutations of potential projects – not proposed - The programme has been drafted to include a balance of measures addressing a spectrum of issues and priorities. The officers have sought to create an overall balance that is in the interests of the organisation and its tenants.