Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the refurbishment project at Leander Court, in conjunction with the previously approved works at Mallard Court and Pullman Close, Staveley, be completed at an estimated cost of £3.9 million.

2.   That the temporary closure and refurbishment of Aston Court, Staveley, be approved at an estimated cost of £3.2 million.

3.   That lettings at Mallard and Leander Courts be ceased to enable a suitable decant strategy to be undertaken using accommodation at Aston Court.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To meet the Council’s priority ‘to improve the quality of life for local people’ and objective five ‘to increase the supply and quality of housing in Chesterfield Borough to meet current and future needs.’

The Asset Management and Programmed Works Manager submitted a report to seek approval for the internal and external refurbishment of Leander Court as part of the approved works at Mallard Court and Pullman Close, Staveley. The report also sought approval to temporarily close and refurbish Aston Court, Staveley as part of the planned community projects in Staveley.

The report advised that Leander Court was currently general needs provision however it would be incorporated into the Mallard Court project to provide an expanded sheltered housing complex. Demand for flats and bedsits at these schemes had generally been low and the Council had identified a need to maintain the supply of affordable, modern and attractive accommodation to provide housing for the ageing population. Once refurbished, Aston Court would be offered as general needs provision.

Investment in the proposed schemes would be included in the new Housing Capital Programme for 2020/21 to 2024/25 that would be presented to Cabinet in February 2020.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the refurbishment project at Leander Court, in conjunction with the previously approved works at Mallard Court and Pullman Close, Staveley, be completed at an estimated cost of £3.9 million.

2.   That the temporary closure and refurbishment of Aston Court, Staveley, be approved at an estimated cost of £3.2 million.

3.   That lettings at Mallard and Leander Courts be ceased to enable a suitable decant strategy to be undertaken using accommodation at Aston Court.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To meet the Council’s priority ‘to improve the quality of life for local people’ and objective five ‘to increase the supply and quality of housing in Chesterfield Borough to meet current and future needs.’