Decision details

This paper has been produced to inform Cabinet of the government's new housing stock options appraisal process and the management consequences and requirements to satisfactorily conclude this initiative

The Cabinet noted the new requirements to undertake a stock options appraisal and the anticipated project timetable.
The Cabinet approved the management arrangements for the stock option appraisal detailed in section 3.3 of the report.
The Cabinet approved the addition of outsourcing of the management service as a fifth model for consideration in the option appraisal exercise.
The Cabinet noted the timescales detailed in Appendix 1 of the report for implementing alternative models of management that might be recommended from the options appraisal.
The Cabinet agreed to refer the matter to Health and Community Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee to consult Members of that committee on this initiative and associated procedures.
The Cabinet approved the appointment of Advisors to the Council and an Independent Tenant Advisor.
The Cabinet approved the re-tendering of the housing maintenance contract for a one-year contract with a provision to extend by a further year to commence 1 April 2005.

The Council is required to submit a housing stock options appraisal to the Government Office for the South East by July 2005. These decisions will enable the appraisal exercise to be completed within that timescale.