Issue - meetings

Resolved to recommend:

1.     the approval of a supplementary capital estimate to create three new homes and refurbishment of communal areas at three Supported Housing sites. The details of the required supplementary estimate is in section 1 of the Part II appendix of the report to Cabinet.

2.     That the works be tendered as three separate contracts, and authority be delegated to award any contracts associated with these refurbishments to the Assistant Director (Housing) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing. 

Decision

Resolved to recommend:

1.     the approval of a supplementary capital estimate to create three new homes and refurbishment of communal areas at three Supported Housing sites. The details of the required supplementary estimate is in section 1 of the Part II appendix of the report to Cabinet.

2.     That the works be tendered as three separate contracts, and authority be delegated to award any contracts associated with these refurbishments to the Assistant Director (Housing) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing. 

Reason for Decision

To outline a proposal to create 3 wheelchair accessible properties and improve office space, laundry facilities and communal areas at 3 Supported Housing sites in the Borough.

To seek delegated authority to award contracts in relation to the work that needs to be carried out at these 3 Supported Housing sites.

Corporate Objectives

Providing good quality affordable homes for those most in need.

The project will:

Provide three flats suitable for wheelchair users at Great Sturgess Road, The Driftway and Old House Court Supported Housing Schemes. The provision of wheelchair friendly dwellings will enhance the quality of life for residents who require a totally suitable and adapted property, enabling them to live an independent lifestyle in an affordable property.

Deliver modern, comfortable and easily accessible facilities, including new laundries and offices for the Supported Housing Officers for the tenants within the Great Sturgess Road, The Driftway and Old House Court Supported Housing Schemes. The Driftway project will also provide a new Guest Room facility. These new facilities will be at a central location enabling tenants to access them easier than they currently can.

Monitoring Officer/S.151 Officer Comments

Monitoring Officer:  

The building contracts will need to follow a regulated procurement process in compliance with the Council’s Commissioning and Procurement Standing Orders and the building works contracts should be checked by the council’s legal team prior to completion.

The decision to award the contract should be documented in an Officer Decision Sheet signed by the Assistant Director (Housing) at the appropriate time.   

Deputy S.151 Officer

The costs of developing these units can be met from the proceeds of high value properties already received. The final approvals from reserves can be finalised once contracts have been agreed and built into the next business plan considered by members.

Advice

E Brooks explained that the report explained the aims of the plan with regards to the 3 sites highlighted. The purpose was to create decent offices in the communal schemes. If the scheme was a success then sale of properties could be ongoing and give the council an opportunity to do something different.

Councillor Williams didn’t have any negatives to raise. He asked if the council planned for this accommodation in the new builds.

E Brooks confirmed this for our own stock as well as being able to influence others and their developments.

Voting

None.