Decision details

To update the Cabinet on the progress being made by the Slough Regeneration Partnership in bringing forward smaller development sites.

It was noted that:

(a)  The pilot HRA scheme at Eschle Court would be on site by May 2016 and would provide 11 social rented flats by March 2017.

(b)  The first batch of four HRA projects, which included a combination of new build and refurbished HRA properties, would be on site by October 2016 and would provide 5 new homes, including a specially adapted wheelchair bungalow.

(c)  Subject to planning approval, the second batch of new homes, which would include 24 properties for sale and 19 specialist apartments for rent for adults with learning difficulties, would be on site before December 2016.

It was agreed that:

(d)  The Assistant Director Procurement & Commercial Services be given delegated authority to market test and remove any of the small (2 units or less) HRA sites that do not have signed build contracts in place and promote them through the Repair Maintenance and Investment (RMI) procurement process if they deem that this approach will generate best value for the Council.

(e)  A progress report, providing an update on additional small General Fund sites, would be presented to Cabinet for consideration by Cabinet in September 2016.