Decision details

Councillor Ross Houston Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration introduced the report.

Following discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations.

DECISION:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

1.      Noted and approved the report and the proposed approach to remediation of the affected properties.

2.      Noted that a budget of £3.6 million in the Housing Revenue Account capital programme has been allocated for remediation of council owned properties.

3.      Approved the principle of providing a Loan and Repayment Plan to affected Freehold homeowners and delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Director of Finance, to agree the eligibility criteria, amounts and the policy to make the loans and agree the repayment terms.

4.      Noted the allocation of £13.072 million capital approved by Cabinet in February 2024 and by Full Council on 27 February 2024 to cover the upfront cost of works to freehold properties, where freeholder homeowners opt for a loan and repayment option.

The report set out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.