Issue - meetings

To approve the asset management strategy and note the results of the public consultation.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the results of the public consultation of the draft asset management strategy be noted, noting the feedback within Appendices 1-3 of the report.

2.  That the asset management strategy within Appendix 5 of the report be approved.

3.  That the strategy will be publicised and made widely available as outlined in the communications section of the report (paragraph 36) be approved.

4.  That the resources outlined for 2016/17 as outlined in paragraph 59 of the report be approved.

5.  That the revised standard which maintains decency and delivers the kitchen and bathroom guarantee alongside cyclical decorations be noted.

6.  That it be noted that the asset management strategy sets out a delivery timetable for:

a)  Maintaining a high level of decency

b)  Delivering a cyclical works programme

c)  Completing the kitchen and bathroom programme within the first cycle of the programme

d)  Delivering a mechanical and electrical programme

e)  Bringing the building components of all properties to a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) ‘tolerable’ level by the end of the first cycle of the programme.

7.  That it be noted that there will be an annual update report on the delivery of the strategy and resources will be agreed annually through the financial business plan.