Issue - meetings

To receive an update on issues relating to the major works programme for council housing in the borough.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the status of the housing investment programmes at March 2015 with particular reference to achieving the Warm, Dry and Safe (WDS) standard be noted.

2.  That it be noted that the current WDS investment is on course to be fully committed by the end of 2015/16 and that first year of delivering the kitchen and bathroom guarantee will be delivered alongside the final year of the WDS investment.

3.  That the target at the end of 2015/16 is achieving 90% decency which will be the highest decency figure Southwark has achieved be noted. The pre-WDS figure was 56% in April 2010.

4.  That the work that has been delivered to nearly 7,000 homes in partnership with British Gas to deliver environmental improvements including roofs, windows and insulation work at a notional cost to Southwark be noted.

5.  That it be noted that over 15,000 properties had received works or were in the process of receiving works to their homes or blocks at March 2015.

6.  That the current programmes resources be noted and that revised resources will be presented to cabinet as part of a detailed affordable funding plan to support housing investment in new council homes and the existing stock.  This will also encapsulate the quality kitchens and bathroom guarantee.

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