Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

That Grange Court be converted into three one bedroom houses and that Crestra be appointed to carry out the works for a tendered sum of £154,245.67.

Further to Minute No. 102 (2012/13), the Housing Service Manager – Customer Division and the Housing Service Manager – Business Planning and Strategy Division submitted a report recommending for approval the conversion of Grange Court Community Room, Grangewood into three one bedroom houses.

The possibility of converting the building into a children’s nursery was explored however this was not recommended as it was not considered cost effective.

Alternative provision of laundry facilities had been offered to the local residents affected by the closure of the community room.

Of the tenders received, Crestra were recommended to undertake the development on the basis that their proposal fulfilled all the tender criteria, was the lowest price and achieved the highest score at tender evaluation. 

*RESOLVED –

That Grange Court be converted into three one bedroom houses and that Crestra be appointed to carry out the works for a tendered sum of £154,245.67.

REASON FOR DECISION

The conversion of Grange Court into flats adds three much needed one bedroom units to the Council’s housing stock.