Decision details

1.         The Cabinet approved the proposed renewal and remodelling of the communal areas of the Council’s sheltered housing schemes using Buckingham Interiors.  As a pilot in the first instance at Frank Bretton Court; and

2.         The Cabinet noted the method of funding would be based on a costed options appraisal using either leasing or borrowing against the HRA.  This was currently being carried out by Arlingclose. They noted that the full cost of the scheme would be covered via a service charge which was eligible for Housing Benefit subsidy.