Decision details

End of year update on major works incorporating the warm, dry, safe programme

RESOLVED:

1.  That the status of the housing investment programmes at the end of March 2016 with particular reference to achieving the Warm, Dry and Safe (WDS) standard be noted.

2.  That the current warm, dry, safe (WDS) commitments and that the first year of delivering the kitchen and bathroom guarantee being delivered alongside the WDS investment be noted.

3.  That it be noted that at the end of 2015/16 the housing stock stood at a 91.3% decency level. The pre-WDS figure was 56% in April 2010.

4.  That it be noted that over 30,000 properties had received works or were in the process of receiving works to their homes or blocks at the end of March 2016 as part of the WDS programme.

5.  That it be noted that over £130m of Greater London Authority (GLA) funding has been drawn down to help deliver the programme.

6.  That it be noted this report will be sent to Home Owners’ Council, Tenant Council and Future Steering Board following cabinet approval.