Issue - meetings

The purpose of the attached report by the Head of Housing and Property Services  is to:

·         To seek approval to implement updated and new repairs and maintenance policies (appendix A) that defines the rules for managing the repairs and maintenance service.

·         To seek approval to implement the scope of service (appendix B) which outlines the purpose, value steps and principles of work for the repairs and maintenance service.

·         To seek approval to adopt the revised and updated asset management strategy 2014 (appendix C) that provides a framework for managing the housing stock.

·         If approved a plan will be prepared to implement the repairs and maintenance policies, scope of service and asset management plan 2014.

RECOMMENDED that approval is given to adopt the repairs and maintenance policies, scope of service and asset management strategy 2014.

Approval was given to adopt the repairs and maintenance policies, scope of service and asset management strategy 2014.

(Take in report by the Head of Housing & Property Services)

Steve Groves, Repairs & Maintenance Manager, presented the report which sought approval of the updated documents, which would then be used for staff induction as well as to help inform residents and leaseholders of the service that they should expect to receive.  The residents had been consulted via the CLG and the feedback had been reflected, with no substantial changes resulting.  The policies would be publicised via Housetalk and the council's website.  Maria Cole and Adrian Blackwood, residents' representatives at the meeting, appreciated being part of the consultation process.

Councillor Wemyss, as Cabinet Member for Housing, wished to applaud the Housing Service for these clear improvements to services for residents which represented more convenient and efficient visits to their properties.  This service was admired by other local authorities, and he thanked officers for this accomplishment.

DECISION: Approval was given to adopt the repairs and maintenance policies, scope of service and asset management strategy 2014.