Authority to Enter into a Grant Agreement for Cladding Safety Scheme - Building Safety Programme
September 23, 2026 Director - Housing Services (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director - Housing Services approved the Council entering into a grant agreement with Homes England for the Building Safety Programme on 23/09/2026. This decision approves an initial grant of £667,500 for The Oaks and further estimated grant agreements of £4,025,100, subject to formal award. The decision includes approving the Council entering into grant agreements and the initial and estimated amounts for the Building Safety Programme.
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Purpose
To enter into a grant agreement with Homes England for the purpose of funding the Cladding Safety Scheme.
Decision
That the Director of Housing Services:
i) Approves the Council entering into a grant agreement with Homes England for the purpose of funding the Building Safety Programme. The initial amount offered is £667,500.00 for The Oaks.
ii) Approves the Council entering into further grant agreements with Homes England for the Building Safety Programme, estimated at £4,025,100.00, subject to formal award from Homes England.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Spencer Randolph |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |