Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Cabinet Member for Housing introduced the report which sought approval for the establishment of an in-house team to complete adaptations on Council stock.

An in-house adaptations team was established and a pilot scheme was undertaken for a 12 month period to determine the cost effectiveness of the work in-house as opposed to using external contractors.  The report provided full details of the findings from the first 12 months of the new team.  The pilot, for 12 months, had been supported at Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee on 1 February 2012.

The Cabinet Member explained that during the 12 months, the timescale for level access showers, showers over the bath and mixed work combinations had reduced by approximately 50% and savings on an average major adaptation was £591.90.

In addition, the team had further promoted communication between Housing Asset Management, Housing Renewal and Neighbourhood Housing Management.  This allowed the Housing Service to offer tenants a timely, cost effective and person centred service. 

RESOLVED:

That the permanent establishment of the in-house disabled adaptations team be approved.