Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed amendment to the approvals process set out within the current Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be agreed and adopted.

2.   That a further review of the Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be carried out in December 2019.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To contribute to the council’s priorities: to improve the quality of life for local people and to deliver value for money services.

The Assistant Director – Housing submitted a report for Cabinet to consider an amendment to the Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 in relation to approval limits.

The policy had been agreed by Cabinet on 16 May, 2017 and stated that approvals for disabled adaptations where the estimated cost is in excess of £25,000 were to be made collectively by the Cabinet.

In response to a request from the Cabinet, the report sought approval to delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for Homes and Customers to approve disabled adaptations likely to exceed £25,000. This would enable a decision to be made in a timelier manner and reduce the loss of rental income.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed amendment to the approvals process set out within the current Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be agreed and adopted.

2.   That a further review of the Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be carried out in December 2019.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To contribute to the council’s priorities: to improve the quality of life for local people and to deliver value for money services.