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Minutes:
This item was chaired by Diana Minns (Vice Chair / Tenant
Representative).
Matter for
Decision
The proposals
described realistic and reasonable standards which can be readily explained to
tenants and can be applied consistently regardless of demand and budgetary
constraints. The standards which would be enforced as the “City Council’s
Fencing Policy” include criteria for the allocation of annual resources,
minimum requirements for individual situations, response times and
specifications for the materials to be used to ensure a consistent appearance.
Decision
of Executive Councillor for Housing
The Executive
Councillor approved the proposed Fencing Policy as described in sections 3.6.
3.7 and 3.8 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 Asset Manager.
The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:
i.
Welcomed the policy.
ii.
Questioned how tenants would be able to access the
new policy information.
iii.
Asked if there were community groups that could
offer speedy, minor repairs.
In response to Members’ questions the Asset Manager stated that:
i.
While chain link fencing would be the norm, there
would be exceptions.
ii.
The policy was looking towards long term savings.
iii.
The overall appearance of estates would be taken
into consideration.
iv.
The policy would be available on the City Homes
section of the City Council’s website.
The Executive Councillor for Housing
welcomed the policy and stated that it would provide greater clarity for
tenants
The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.
The Executive Councillor
approved the recommendations.