Councillor Paul Turpin

Housing Capital Programme Final Position

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...it noted the 2024-25 Housing Capital Programme outturn at the end of Quarter 4 and the updated budget position for the 5-year Housing Capital Programme (2024/25 – 2028/29).

Recommendations Approved

Tenant and Residents Association Levy Review

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am - September 18, 2025

...that, following a tenant consultation, the current Tenant Levy amount and collection arrangements would remain unchanged, with additional support provided to Tenant and Residents Associations (TARAs) to help them source additional funding and increase awareness of their activities.

Recommendations Approved

Commissioning of a Psychology Service

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am - September 18, 2025

...the committee approved the recommissioning and re-procurement of a five-year contract for a psychology service, valued at £97,068 per year, to provide reflective practice and case formulation support to staff working with homeless individuals, while also recording concern about the proposed closure of a therapy service for women in supported accommodation.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of Leasehold Block Insurance

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am - September 18, 2025

...to ensure continued leasehold block insurance for approximately 3000 council-owned properties, the committee approved commissioning a 5-year contract with an external insurance provider, valued at up to £3 million, with the aim of awarding the contract by March 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 1 Budget Monitoring Report

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am - September 18, 2025

Recommendations Approved