Minute 890 (Cabinet Book – Agenda item 3 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 890 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 28^th March 2017, which had been referred direct to Scrutiny by Cabinet, together with a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People). This set out the proposal for the adoption of a borough-wide Decant Policy that would apply to any Council tenants who may have to move either on a permanent or temporary basis as a result of a regeneration project.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

“1. That the terms of the Decant Policy be approved.

2. That there is an allowance made in the capital programme on a scheme by scheme basis for any costs that are incurred in respect of the Policy.”

Note: This is an Executive function

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (People)

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) setting out the proposal for the adoption of a borough-wide Decant Policy that would apply to any Council tenants who may have to move either on a permanent or temporary basis as a result of a regeneration project.

Resolved:-

1. That the terms of the Decant Policy be approved.

2. That there is an allowance made in the capital programme on a scheme by scheme basis for any costs that are incurred in respect of the Policy.

Reason for Decision

With the Queensway project progressing, it is important that the Council has a clear Decant Policy which will enable tenants to be compensated for the disturbance associated with the regeneration projects.

Other Options

The Council has legal responsibilities to meet to its tenants whose home is subjected to demolition, or major refurbishment.

This is an Executive function

Referred directly to Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt