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Housing Budget Report
Martin Reid (Assistant Director, Housing Management)
14:20 – 25 Minutes
Minutes:
4 – HOUSING BUDGET REPORT
Martin Reid delivered a presentation on this item, updating attendees on the Housing Revenue Account for 2024/25.
Norman Williams was informed that two contractors were used for waste services, with one contractor focusing on tenancy services and another on repairs and maintenance. Norman further raised concerns regarding the amount of time taken to remove bulk-waste.
Chris Vine was informed that repairs and maintenance costs were included in rent for council homes.
Chris Vine was informed that the Council to has first right to buy when a property enters the market within the boundaries of the authority and that the Council had bought back over 300 homes in the last 5 years.