Issue - items at meetings - Programme for the future delivery of responsive repairs and empty property refurbishments, planned maintenance and improvement programmes, and major capital projects to council housing stock

Report of Executive Director, Neighbourhoods, Communities & Housing

1. The Committee notes the progress with the programme which is outlined in the body of this report.

30.1      The Committee considered the report presented by David Canham.

30.2      The report updated the committee on the progress of the programme to set up the future delivery of responsive repairs, empty property refurbishments, planned maintenance and improvement programmes, and major capital projects to council housing stock post April 2020.

30.3      Councillor Mary Mears felt that the background to the report was important for the committee to understand. The information gained at the workshop will be circulated. It was noted that timescales were tight and extra resources would be needed.

30.4      Councillor Siriol Hugh-Jones welcomed the new system to be introduced in April 2020. It was noted that the consultations have taken place with more in the new year. The process started about a year ago, with dialogue and meetings before that. The Council is willing to meet and listen to residents and to explain the new contract. Any complex enquires will be investigated before responding.

30.5      Peter Atkinson was informed that local contractors would be included in the bidding process and residents would be involved in any decisions.

30.6      Resolved:

1.      The Committee notes the progress with the programme which is outlined in the body of this report.