This meeting was about decisions that had been made by officers of the council on a range of topics. The meeting does not tell us anything about whether any of the decisions described in the report pack were actually approved. This article summarises what was included in the report pack.

Controlled Parking Zones

Three reports included in the pack were about decisions made on the implementation of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs).

Argyle Avenue

The council had previously received a petition requesting that a CPZ be implemented around Argyle Avenue in Hounslow, so they carried out a preliminary consultation to see if the local residents would support it.

This report deals with the responses received to the Argyle Avenue ‘area’ proposed controlled parking zone (CPZ) preliminary consultation

After reviewing the responses to the consultation, officers decided not to proceed with the CPZ. They decided to look into whether the existing yellow lines in the area were sufficient, and if they weren't, to consult on changing them.

Bedfont Lane

A petition had previously been received by the council calling for the existing Bedfont Lane CPZ in Feltham to be extended to include evenings and weekends. The council then carried out a review consultation to see if residents would support these changes.

This report deals with the responses received to the Bedfont Lane CPZ review consultation

After reviewing the responses, officers decided to proceed with a formal statutory consultation on extending the CPZ to every day between 9am and 8pm. Any objections to these changes received during that consultation would be dealt with through the Chief Officer Delegated Decisions process.

Mid Chiswick

Officers carried out a review consultation on the Mid Chiswick CPZ because of concerns raised about increased parking pressures in the area during the evenings and on Sundays.

This report deals with the responses received to the Mid Chiswick CPZ review consultation

After reviewing the responses, officers decided to proceed to a formal statutory consultation on extending the CPZ to Sundays. They also decided to review the existing layout of parking bays and yellow lines in the area, and if necessary, to consult on changes to them at the same time as the consultation on the Sunday controls. Any objections to these proposals received during that consultation would be dealt with through the Chief Officer Delegated Decisions process.

Housing System Replacement

The council is implementing a new Housing Management System.

The Housing project is delivering a new housing management system and much improved ways of working that will support and drive a more effective and efficient Housing Service

Officers have decided to allocate a further £310,600 from the Digital general fund capital programme budget, and £907,640 from the Housing Revenue Account Estate Improvement capital programme budget to cover the cost of implementing the system in 2024-25.

The report suggests that this project is linked to the council's 'Transforming Community Experience' and 'Housing Transformation' initiatives.

Stopping Up Order for Nursery Close

Howarth Homes are building new council homes on a former garage site at Nursery Close¹ in Feltham.

to deliver new homes across the former garage site at Nursery Close

To allow the development to be built, it is necessary for the council to make a Stopping Up Order so that part of the road can become part of the development. Officers have decided to enter into a Wayleave Agreement with Virgin Media, who have objected to the Stopping Up Order. The agreement will allow Virgin Media to access the road to maintain their apparatus.

Stopping Up Order for New Road

Be Living (Lampton) LLP were previously granted planning permission to build flats on the Triangle Site on New Road in Feltham.

for the clearance of all existing structures on site and construction of two residential blocks to provide 176 residential units

To allow the development to be built, it is necessary for the council to make a Stopping Up Order so that part of the road can become part of the development. Officers have decided to make and publicise a draft Stopping Up Order, which will be confirmed unless there are objections to it. If there are objections, the decision will be referred to the Mayor of London.

Cash Receipting and Income Management Platform

The council is planning to implement an updated income management system.

An opportunity has arisen for the Council to secure a more efficient, fully hosted, modern and usable income management solution

Officers have decided to allocate £105,000 from the Digital Strategy capital programme budget to pay for the implementation of this project.

The report says this decision was made as an early renewal of the existing system, in order to avoid expected price increases.

Solar PV for Hyde House

Officers have decided to spend £34,775 from the s106 Carbon Offset Fund to install a solar power system at Hyde House in Hounslow.

to install a solar photovoltaic system on Hyde House

Hyde House is a sheltered housing scheme whose heating system is being upgraded with funding from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The solar panels are intended to generate power to run the new heating system.

Clements Court Rents and Service Charges

The council has recently built 48 new flats at Clements Court in Hounslow. Officers have decided on the amount of rent and service charges that will be payable by tenants of the new flats.

To approve the weekly Council rents and service charges to be applied to the 48 flats at Clements Court

Reallocation of Unspent Reserve Funding

In 2022 the council received a rebate on National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), which they placed into a reserve. The funding was intended to support initiatives like health and safety training and the provision of reasonable adjustments.

To approve the draw down of funding of £400 923 to fund spend incurred in 2023/24 that was previously agreed to be funded from the Miscellaneous Earmarked Funds reserve.

Officers have decided to reallocate £400,923 of the unspent funding to pay for projects that have already been completed, and to allocate the remaining £243,070 to support projects to be completed in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Transfer of Voids Works Commission

The council currently has three different processes for commissioning repair work to its properties depending on how extensive the repairs required are.

There are currently 3 different commissioning routes for repairs to be undertaken to our HRA properties when they become void, dependent on the classification given at initial surveyor inspection.

Officers have decided to transfer responsibility for commissioning all void works² to the Asset Management and Investment (AMI) team, and to transfer the two existing Surveyors, one previously approved new post (Senior Surveyor - P07), one Senior voids officer and one voids officer from the Homelessness, Independence, Prevention Services (HIPS) to the AMI team to carry out this work.

Replacement Display Screen Equipment Assessment & Training System

The council has recently implemented a new Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment and Training system for its staff.

A Chief Officer Decision for the implementation for a new Display Screen Equipment Assessment and Training system (DSE)

Officers have decided to increase the budget allocated to this project by £41,738 to cover the cost of delays to the project.

Service Charge, Rent Setting and Allocation Policy for the Bethany Waye Development

The council has recently completed building 4 new houses at Bethany Waye in Feltham. One of the homes was intended to be shared accommodation for care leavers.

To approve utilising the 3 bedroom house as part of the development at Bethany Waye Feltham for general needs housing.

Officers have decided that there is insufficient demand for shared accommodation for care leavers, and that this home should be allocated to a family on the council's housing waiting list. They have also decided on the amount of rent and service charge payable by tenants of all of the new homes at Bethany Waye.

Replacement Tea Point Water Dispensers

The council needs to replace its water dispensers at its offices at Hounslow House in Hounslow, and its depots at Bridge Road in Hounslow, and Redlees in Isleworth.

To approve a budget allocation of £140,863 for the replacement of 15 water dispenser units

Officers have decided to allocate £140,863 from the unallocated capital programme budget to pay for the replacement water dispensers.