Decision details

The Committee considered the decisions on the following matters arising from the Executive held on 12 June 2019.

Minutes of the Executive – 14 May 2019

Minutes of the Overview & Scrutiny and Select Committees

The Executive had sought clarification regarding the number of rough sleepers in the Town.  It was requested that these details also be circulated to Members of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Appointment of Committees of the Executive

Decent Homes Refurbishment Contract Procurement Options Appraisal (Investment)

The Project Manager (Housing & Investment) answered members’ questions on the report considered by the Executive. 

It was noted that fencing was not included as part of these contracts and at Members’ request the Assistant Director (Finance & Estates) undertook to follow up the issues of delays with fencing repairs.

Hertfordshire Home improvement Agency (HHIA) – 12 Month Review

The Committee was concerned that, given the performance issues referred to in the report, the Executive’s decision to endorse the continued participation in the HHIA had no caveats regarding outcomes from the recovery plan.

The Assistant Director (Finance & Estates) explained the issues that the HHIA had faced in its first year and it was anticipated that there would be improvement given the Action Plan that was now in place.  She explained that the Leader and Executive Portfolio Holder would be receiving a further report in six months’ time to ensure that progress was being made.  The Committee was of the view that the Executive’s decision to endorse the Council’s continued participation in the HHIA should be subject the report in December showing evidence of satisfactory improvement.

In response to Member’s requests the Assistant Director (Finance & Estates) agreed to circulate information on the performance of those Hertfordshire districts who were not a member of the HHIA.

It was RESOLVED that the following decisions of the Executive are noted –

Minutes of the Executive – 14 May 2019

Minutes of the Overview & Scrutiny and Select Committees

Appointment of Committees of the Executive

Decent Homes Refurbishment Contract Procurement Options Appraisal (Investment)

Hertfordshire Home improvement Agency – 12 Month Review