Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.  That the status of the housing investment programme with particular reference to the warm, dry and safe (WDS) programme be noted.

2.  That it be noted that the current warm, dry and safe programme is on course to be fully committed by the end of 2015/16.

3.  That the progress of the strategic safety works programme be noted. All substantial risk high rise blocks have now been completed and nearly all the high moderate risk blocks originally identified have now been completed.Additional schemes have been added to the fire risk assessment (FRA) programme and an additional allowance has been made outside of warm, dry and safe to tackle substantial risk medium rise properties. Further FRA work will be prioritised in discussion with the London Fire Brigade alongside the council’s longer term asset management planning.

4.  That the ongoing work that has been delivered through British Gas to deliver environmental improvements including roofs, windows and cavity work at a notional cost to Southwark be noted.

5.  That the current programme resources be noted.

6.  That it be noted that the resources for the programme will be assessed in line with the commitment to deliver a quality kitchen and bathroom for every counciltenant and the completion of the warm, dry and safe programme.

7.  That it be noted that this report will be sent to Home Owners Council and Tenant Council following cabinet approval.