Issue - meetings

The Executive Board considered the attached report.

RECOMMENDED: That the proposed programme for 2007/08, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be approved.

            The Executive Board had considered a report regarding the forecast outturn for the 2006/08 housing capital programme, and seeking approval for the 2007/08 programme.

            RESOLVED: That the proposed programme for 2007/08, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be approved.

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Health and Community which outlined the forecast outturn for the 2006/07 housing capital programme.

It was noted that the Appendix to the report compared the approved 2006/07 programme with the forecast outturn position, and also showed the proposed programme for 2007/08. 

It was noted that the Council had been successful in receiving £25,000 from a bid to the Regional Housing Board.

Reason for the Decision

The proposed programme would enable the Council to make continued progress in addressing the priorities set out in its Housing Homelessness, Private Sector Renewal and Supporting People strategies.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

The strategies referred to in paragraph 10.1 of the report had previously examined a range of options for meeting housing needs in the Borough, and the proposed programme of work has been based on the priorities that had already been identified.

            Implementation Date

            April 2007.

            RESOLVED: That

(1)               the position regarding the 2006/07 programme be noted; and

(2)       the proposed programme for 2007/08, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be recommended to Council for approval.