Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Services

Presented by the Housing Portfolio Holder

The Housing Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.

He advised Members that the provision of alterations to the homes of older and/or disabled Tenant’s homes, was not a statutory duty, however it was more cost effective to put the contract out to tender and due to the nature of the works this would enable both large and small local companies to submit quotes.

Following a question from Councillor R Blunt, the Director of Services advised that there was no significant waiting list, and the work that was required was manageable.

It was moved by Councillor R D Bayliss, seconded by Councillor N J Rushton and

RESOLVED THAT:

Cabinet delegates authority to award the contracts for the Provision of Aids and Adaptations Works to the Director of Services in consultation with the Housing Portfolio Holder.

Reason for decision: The level of expenditure on this contract exceeds the authority threshold in the Scheme of Delegation and to ensure the delivery of service provision.