Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Leytham)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) which sought approval for proposals to restructure the housing management service of the Council and for the budgetary provision to support the proposed restructure.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972.

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the exempt report.

Councillor Leytham proposed, seconded by Councillor Clifford:-

“That the recommendations, as set out in the exempt report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)             That subject to consultation and (2) below, the proposed approach, as set out in Option 1 in the exempt report, be approved and implementation of the specific restructure proposals are reported to Personnel Committee for approval as appropriate. 

(2)             That implementation of the above is subject to the required funding being identified and ensuring that it fits in with the overall 30 Year HRA Business Plan and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), for approval as part of the 2017/21 Budget Process.

Officers responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Health & Housing)

Chief Officer (Resources)

Reasons for making the decision:

The decision will enable the Council to provide a modern, high quality and improved housing management service to tenants and leaseholders and is consistent with the   Council’s core purposes to:

·         bring communities and agencies together to work in partnership to address the major issues affecting the district.

·         provide a range of customer-focussed services that deliver our statutory responsibilities, offer value for money and meet the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the district.

·         maintain a sustainable and cohesive community by ensuring we understand the needs of our communities and provide equality of access to our services and employment opportunities.