To accept grant funding and award necessary contract for energy improvements in HRA stock

September 14, 2026 Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing approved the acceptance of £688,000 in grant funding for energy improvements in HRA stock on 14/09/2026. The Service Director – Housing will enter into necessary funding and supplier contracts to enable project delivery.

Cabinet approved consultation to retain the current Council Tax Support scheme, updated in line with DWP annual up-ratings for 2027/28, on 30 June 2026.

Cabinet adopted the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Hate Crime Policy for the Housing Landlord Service on 30 June 2026. They also delegated minor operational and legislative amendments to the Service Director for Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing.

Cabinet agreed to retire the Derelict and Untidy Sites Policy and replace it with a guidance signpost document on 30 June 2026. A concise 2-3 page guidance document will be developed for Members and Parish Councils.

Full council record

Purpose

To award necessary contracts for energy improvements in HRA stock.

Decision

  1. The additional grant allocation for £688,000 is acknowledged.
  2. The associated spend and delivery outcomes are authorised.
  3. Service Director – Housing will enter into necessary funding agreements to enable delivery of the project.
  4. Service Director – Housing will enter into necessary contracts with suppliers/contractors to enable delivery of the project.

Reasons for the decision

·         To deliver further improvements to the energy efficiency of homes.

·         To authorise the Service Director – Housing to enter into necessary grant funding agreements and other contracts to enable the works on the properties.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing – In this event, the grant would not be spent and the energy efficiency of existing housing stock would not be improved. The measures would not be installed and tenants’ energy bills would be more costly.

Supporting Documents

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 202728 - Consultation.pdf
Anti-Social Behaviour ASB Policy for the Housing Landlord Service.pdf
Appendix 1 for Anti-Social Behaviour ASB - Consultation Outcome report and detail of proposed chan.pdf
Appendix 3 EQIA for ASB and Hate Crime Policy 2026.pdf
Appendix 4 for Housing Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
SHDC Corporate Report LAHF 4 - Final 220626.pdf
FINAL FINAL Derelict and Untidy Sites_v3.pdf
Appendix 1 for Derelict and Untidy Sites.pdf
Appendix 1 Summary of changes made to the policy.pdf
Appendix 2 DCM report outcome and detail of changes.pdf
Cabinet Report Housing Complaints Annual performance Service Improvement and Comments Compliments .pdf
Appendix 1 for Housing Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
Appendix 2 for Housing Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
Appendix 3 for Housing Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
Appendix 5 for Housing Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
To accept grant funding and award necessary contract for energy improvements in HRA stock.pdf
App 1 Holbeach_CAA_and_management_plan_FINAL.pdf
FINAL Hol and Spalding Conservation Area Appraisals amended 180626.pdf
App 2 Holbeach_CA_Map_for_Adoption.pdf
App 4 Spalding_CAA_and_management_Plan_FINAL.pdf
App 5 Spalding_CA_Map_for_Adoption.pdf
Appendix 3 - Holbeach CAAMP Summary of Changes.pdf
App 6 Spalding_Shopfront_Guide_v3.pdf
Appendix 7 - Spalding CAAMP Summary of Changes.pdf
Appendix 4 ASB Framework Update.pdf
Appendix A for South East Lincolnshire Destination Management Plan 15062026 Informal Cabinet.pdf
Appendix B for South East Lincolnshire Destination Management Plan 15062026 Informal Cabinet.pdf
Strategy Policy Review and Development.pdf
Appendix A for Strategy Policy Review and Development.pdf
Appendix 2 Housing Landlord Service Anti-Social Behaviour Policy.pdf
South East Lincolnshire Destination Management Plan 15062026 Informal Cabinet.pdf
Appendix 3 Updated DCM Policy 26.pdf
Housing HRA Damp and mould policy.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Sep 2026
Effective from22 Sep 2026
Lead officerCaroline Hannon
Subject to call-inYes