Decision details

Strategic options for future repairs and maintenance to housing properties

RESOLVED:

1.  That it be noted that the ending of the housing repairs contracts in October 2018 provides the council with an opportunity to review the way in which these services are offered and to consider new and more effective delivery models.

2.  That officers be instructed to develop detailed plans that would allow all non chargeable repairs and associated works to be undertaken by the council’s in house trading service for housing repairs (SBS) for an initial period of 12 months with effect from October 2018.

3.  That a progress report be received by cabinet in March 2018 setting out a proposed new service delivery model, project plans, full risk assessments and a full business case in support of the delivery of the service by SBS.

4.  That it be noted that due to the requirement to have arrangements in place for chargeable repairs by 3 October 2018, preparation for the procurement process for these contracts has started and will be tendered subject to the approval of this report.