Decision details

To approve projects to be funded from the Cambridge Standard Fund 2013 / 2015.

Matter for Decision

The report presented a proposal for the allocation of £400,000 of the Cambridge Standard Fund for the financial years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Approved the list of projects in Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Area Housing Manager.

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

(i)              Acknowledged that the renewal of fencing for twelve blocks on Ekin Road could be considered under a separate fencing scheme, as this scheme had not been prioritised under the Cambridge Standard Fund.

(ii)             Queried the cost of £5,000 to install two extra padlocks to each garage door on Humphrey’s Road.

(iii)           Requested that the new drying area at Langdale should be hard standing only.

The Committee:

Resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.