Decision details

To agree a new project plan and milestones in light of the recent changes to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan.

The Portfolio Holder APPROVED the revised phasing and longer term approach to the Wilford Furlong/Brickhills regeneration scheme as specified in Option C:

·         To use existing revenue budgets, and top slice them to achieve ‘energy efficiency improvement works’ (EEIW) to each of the Council owned properties on the estate.

·         Postpone any work on infill property construction or hard and soft landscaping works until we have explored all potential alternative funding options. Should there be a means by which we can proceed a case for decision on this will be put before Portfolio Holder at a future date

This requires:

Final property surveys by April 2016 to assess suitability for the following works funded in 2016 and beginning by Q2 2016/17:

-       New electric Quantum Heating Systems

-       New windows and doors

-       New bathrooms and kitchens as appropriate

The following works funded in 2017:

-       Installation of External Wall Insulation (EWI). Works staggered to allow for budget and to ensure all internal and external works completed before EWI installed.

-       Continued roll out of Solar PV installations across the council owned properties on the estate.