Issue - meetings

In light of the Government’s funding proposals, Councillor Cowan asked what was the Council’s strategy for managing the Housing Revenue Account.  In response, it was noted that the Council will continue to effectively manage its asset, reduce the overall debt levels and level of interest paid.  It is anticipated that the level of capital investment over the three years would be broadly in line with the current level.  In response to another question, it was noted that 58 units had been sold during the year.  Any property which meets the Expensive Voids Strategy criteria will be considered for disposal.

1.      That the re-procurement of housing repairs and maintenance contracts and market testing as outlined in section 5 of the report be approved.

2.      That the proposed market testing of a number of housing management services as set out in section 5 of the report be approved.

3.      That the provisions of Contract Standing Orders (Section 3, paragraph 9.2) be waived and authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Housing, in conjunction with the Executive Director for Housing and Regeneration, to progress the related procurement processes up to but not including Contract Award. 

4.      That subsequent decisions relating to the entering into of contractual arrangements will be the subject of further reports back to Cabinet, be noted.