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Cambs Home Improvement Agency Fees

Meeting: 08/03/2016 - Housing Scrutiny Committee (Item 18)

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Minutes:

This item was chaired by Councillor Todd-Jones

 

Matter for Decision

The report requested approval to increase fees charged by Cambs Home Improvement Agency (HIA) with additional income used to fund additional technical capacity required in respect of changing health and safety requirements.

 

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

     i.        Approved that fees charged by Cambs HIA to project manage Disabled Facilities Grant and Repair Assistance funded adaptations and repairs increase from 10% to 12% of the cost of the works. 

 

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 Head of Strategic Housing regarding the HIA fees.

 

The Committee expressed support for the service which was valued by users.

 

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

 

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

 

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.