Councillor Douglas Johnson

Commissioning the Supply and Fitting of Floor Coverings for the Council’s Housing and Corporate Estates

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to commission a contract for up to four years, valued at an estimated £6.5 million, with an external provider for the supply and fitting of floor coverings across the Council’s housing and corporate estates.

Recommendations Approved

Rent Arrears Recovery Policy Review

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...to help ensure rent and arrears are collected, protect the Housing Revenue Account, and provide support to tenants, the Committee approved the revised Rent Arrears Recovery Policy, which includes changes such as extending the policy to cover both secure and introductory council tenancies and clarifying the ethical approach to arrears collection.

Recommendations Approved

Equipment and Adaptations Policy

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

... the Housing Policy Committee approved the Equipment and Adaptations Policy, which outlines the policies and procedures for allocating equipment and adaptations to council housing in order to meet the council's statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Capital Programme Final Position

From: Housing Policy Committee - Thursday 23 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 23, 2025

...it noted the 2024-25 Housing Capital Programme outturn at the end of Quarter 4 and the updated budget position for the 5-year Housing Capital Programme (2024/25 – 2028/29).

Recommendations Approved

Interim Polling District Review

From: Finance and Performance Policy Committee - Monday 20 October 2025 2.00 pm - October 20, 2025

Recommendations Approved