Issue - decisions

The Highways high rise housing blocks - suspension of lettings, Priority Status award and approval of Home Loss & Disturbance Payment

29/03/2019 - The Highways high rise housing blocks - suspension of lettings, Priority Status award and approval of Home Loss & Disturbance Payment

That the Director of Resources and Housing noted the content of the report, and:

1.  Approved the suspension of new lettings to the flats in the Highways, and the removal of voids from charge as and when properties become vacant;

2.  Approved the suspension of the garage lets, and the removal of voids from charge as and when they become vacant;

3.  Approved Home Loss and Disturbance payments and reasonable expenses to be made to qualifying residents, funded by the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme;

4.  Approved the negotiation and undertaking of the re-purchase of the two leaseholder flats; and

5.  Approved commencement of re-housing and the award of priority status for Highways tenants.