Request for a Discretionary Disabled Facilities grant for unforseen work

January 22, 2026 Deputy Leader: City Housing (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the provision of a further discretionary grant of up to £8,500 for unforeseen work on a disabled facilities grant, with a local land charge to be placed on the property for the full amount.

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Purpose

Additional funding requirement for work
already on site

Content

1.   
Agreed to the provision of a further discretionary grant in respect
of unforeseen work for the case detailed in the report below, up to
a maximum of £8,500. This is for £6,000 for the works
and a contingency sum of £2,500 for any unforeseen costs
(which will be retuned if not used).
 
2.   
Agreed that a Local Land Charge be placed on the property for the
full amount of the additional top up. If the property is sold at
any time in the future this money would then become repayable to
the council.
 

Supporting Documents

Request for a Discretionary Disabled Facilities grant for unforseen work.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Jan 2026