Housing Futures progress report - Part 1

June 21, 2023 Mayor and Cabinet (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

Mayor and Cabinet noted progress of the Housing Futures programme and approved the use of up to £1.9m of existing reserves, including a £0.6m preparatory commitment. They also agreed a further up to £2.6m for additional transfer costs, including a £0.5m contingency, funded from HRA or General Fund reserves. The level of reserves should be restored through an HRA savings programme.

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Decision

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:

  1. note progress of the Housing Futures programme.
  2. approve the use of up to £1.9m of existing reserves, including the £0.6m agreed preparatory commitment.
  3. . agree a further up to £2.6m for additional transfer costs now identified, including a £0.5m contingency, funded from HRA reserves if available or the use of General Fund reserves if not.
  4. . agree that the level of reserves should be restored through the delivery of a planned HRA savings programme so that the necessary prudent position to meet future unforeseen costs is restored at the earliest opportunity

Supporting Documents

Housing Futures sign off sheet.pdf
Housing Futures Progress report Part 1.pdf
Housing Futures - Appendix A - Programme Governance.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Jun 2023