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Cambridge City Council Fencing Policy

Meeting: 24/09/2015 - Housing Scrutiny Committee (Item 81)

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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.