Purpose

To receive initial findings of housing stock condition surveys.

Decision

DECISION:

That the work underway to survey all residential council homes and associated assets be noted; and that the feedback provided by the Performance Monitoring Panel, expressly that the Housing Department should ensure the appropriate financial and human resources are available to meet all needs and requirements arising from stock condition surveys also be noted.

Reasons for the decision

The purpose of the report was to inform members of the progress and findings to date towards ensuring that the Council had robust data on the condition of its homes.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing – Not to consider information presented regarding the stock condition survey findings.  This option was not recommended.