DECISION

1.            To approve the Private Sector Renewal Policy attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.            To adopt a capital estimate of £1,573,000 for the award of Disabled Facilities Grants, as outlined in paragraph 5.2 of the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Housing Strategy Manager (M. Ling)

Councillor Rachel Blake, Cabinet Member for Strategic Development, introduced the report on the policy in relation to supporting private sector housing renewals. She explained that there were three strands that related to; support for residents with disabilities, help with home repairs and empty property assistance.

The detail of the policy was set out in Appendix One to the report. The main change from the previous policy was the removal of the Landlords’ Improvement Grants due to low take up.

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.            To approve the Private Sector Renewal Policy attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

2.            To adopt a capital estimate of £1,573,000 for the award of Disabled Facilities Grants, as outlined in paragraph 5.2 of the report.