Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

Re-development of the existing laundry to create a new community room with small adjacent laundry space which could be accessed separately.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

(i)   Approved the Project Appraisal for the re-development of the existing laundry to create a new community room with small adjacent laundry at Hanover and Princes Court.

(ii)  Agreed that any shortfall in revenue funding for the community room be met from income generated by telecom masts on the top of Princes and Hanover Courts.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

Councillor Blackhurst took over the Chair for this item.

The Committee received a report from the Head of Community Development.

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

(i)             Highlighted this as an exciting and worthwhile project which had generated lots of enthusiasm from the local community.

In response to Members’ questions the Area Housing Manager and the Business Manager and Principal Accountant confirmed the following:

(i)             The facility would be jointly managed between the City Council and local residents through a Service Level Agreement.

(ii)            The £3,000 allocated for set-up costs would cover laundry equipment and be funded from the repairs and renewals budget. 

The Committee resolved (by 12 votes to 0) 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.