Agenda item

This matter is the responsibility of Executive Councillor for Housing, Councillor Francesca Smith.

During the discussion, the following points were raised:-

·       Concern was raised on the residents who lived in the project area and whether they would be placed into gold band on the Homefinder register if they were required to move out.

The Development Manager confirmed that residents who fell into the ‘live decant’ category would be placed into the gold band.

·       Councillors queried whether carbon neutral designs would be used and whether the Design Guides would influence the plans.

The Development Manager advised that the current carbon neutral processes would be used and that officers had used the Design Guide to input what materials were used in the plans.

·       Councillors were reassured that the report would only be used as a precautionary measure and that the tenants involved in the project had given their support.

·       Councillors were pleased to see the project works were underway and progress was being made.

·       Councillors thanked the Project Team for all the support they had given to the local residents.

·       The Portfolio Holder for Housing thanked everyone for their comments and the officers for all their hard work.

Resolved that the Executive approved the purchase of the private dwellings as set out in confidential Appendix 7.