Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Health, Housing and Community Support submitted a report on the progress made by the two large scale voluntary transfer housing associations on the three undertakings that remain following the end of the Delivery of Promises Programme in 2007, the detail of which was set out in the report now submitted.

The Housing Services Manager reminded Members that two housing associations managed the Council’s housing stock as registered providers.  Members were advised that the Stock Transfer Nomination Agreement stated that the two housing associations must give the Council 3 out of every 4 of their vacant homes for the Council to nominate to households on its Housing Register.  The percentage nomination to vacant homes for both registered providers was currently 100% against a target of 75%.

The Housing Services Manager stated that the current spend on aids and adaptations was increasing each year in line with the retail prices index (RPI).  Members were advised that there was a target of 40 homes per annum that should be sold under the preserved Right to Buy scheme.  In 2013/14, Riversmead Housing Association had sold 7 properties and Circle Housing South Anglia had sold 4 properties, a total of 11.

Councillor M Wood commented on the East Herts Council input into the targets in respect of aids and adaptations.  Members were advised that the Council had the ability to award Disabled Facilities grants in respect of larger extensions.  Members received the performance report on Riversmead and Circle Housing South Anglia Housing Associations.

RESOLVED – that the report be received.