Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
To agree and set the Housing Repairs Budget
for 2018/19.
*RESOLVED –
1. That the Housing Repairs Budget of £8.473m for 2018/19, as set out in Appendix 1 to the officer’s report, be approved.
2. That, pursuant to Cabinet Minute No.148 (2016/17), the Housing Repairs Budget for 2019/20 be further decreased by £500k, after which it will be set in accordance with an increase in the rate of inflation (CPI).
3. That delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director - Commercial Services to transfer funds between responsive repairs budget heads in order to effectively manage and respond to fluctuations in tenant-led, or weather dependent repairs.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1. To permit the required maintenance of the Housing Stock.
2. To contribute to the delivery of a balanced and sustainable Housing Revenue Account, which is self-financing in the longer term.
3. To support the Council’s vision and priorities within the Council Plan.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Alison Craig, Assistant Director - Housing Manager Email: alison.craig@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345156.
Report author: Alison Craig
Publication date: 20/02/2018
Date of decision: 20/02/2018
Decided at meeting: 20/02/2018 - Cabinet
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