Issue - meetings

To consider the proposed Housing Asset Management Strategy 2023 – 2028.

The Executive considered a report in respect of a proposed Housing Asset Management Strategy 2023 – 2028.

In response to a question from the Leader regarding surveying of the Council’s Housing Stock, it was confirmed that 94% of the actual stock had been surveyed.  Access difficulties had prevented surveys of the remaining 6% thus far.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2023 - 2028, as attached at Appendix A to the report, be approved.

2.          That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director (RP), after consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Housing Development, to finalise the Strategy and related action plan.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.

The Executive considered a report in respect of a proposed Housing Asset Management Strategy 2023 – 2028.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing & Housing Development advised the Asset Management Strategy detailed the framework under which the proposed investment in existing stock detailed in the HRA Business Plan (2023) would be achieved.  The Housing Asset Management Strategy would direct the Council’s investment priorities, but also served to demonstrate how the Council would deliver excellent services to its tenants, leaseholders and wider stakeholders.  It identified how the Council would ensure that residents living in Council homes would remain safe, involved, informed and have good quality living standards.  The strategy also detailed how the Council would meet the requirements of the new regulatory framework for social housing, along with other statutory legislation.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing & Housing Development explained that the strategy outlined the approach and commitments the Council was making under the following key themes:

1.          Ensure safety is our number one priority.

2.          Deliver an excellent customer experience.

3.          Improve performance and secure long term financial sustainability.

4.          Tackle the climate change emergency to reduce our energy costs and overall carbon footprint.

5.          Provide and maintain high quality homes.

In response to a question from the Leader regarding surveying of the Council’s Housing Stock, it was confirmed that 94% of the actual stock had been surveyed.  Access difficulties had prevented surveys of the remaining 6% thus far.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2023 - 2028, as attached at Appendix A to the report, be approved.

2.          That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director (RP), after consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Housing Development, to finalise the Strategy and related action plan.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.