Agenda and decisions

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2024.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

In accordance with the Scrutiny Procedure Rules, the following items have been referred from the Scrutiny Committee:

·       Scrutiny Feedback on Social Housing Allocation

Cabinet AGREED to have regard to Scrutiny Committee’s feedback.

A report providing an update to Cabinet on progress on delivering the aspirations set out in the Council's new Vision 36 and Corporate Delivery Plan.

Cabinet:

NOTED the contents of the report and provide any observations or actions to the relevant officers accordingly.

A report setting out the second annual refresh of the Housing Asset Management Plan and associated capital programme, covering the period 2025-203.

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the progress made on delivery of the HRA Asset Management Plan during 2024/2025 and updated trajectory for the HRA Business Plan.

2)    ENDORSED the HRA Asset Management Plan refresh (2025-2030) and associated capital programme.

3)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Leisure and Landlord Services, authority to apply for, accept and implement investment in tenant’s homes through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

4)    APROVED, in principle, to convert the Fairmead Community Centre and Douglas Jane Community Room to enable the provision of three additional housing units, subject to financial viability being confirmed, and;

5)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Leisure and Landlord Services, authority to finalise the associated business cases and delivery arrangements to compete the residential conversions.

A report providing an update and assurance regarding the Council’s engagement with tenants and leaseholders.

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the update and progress made, and;

2)    ENDORSED the actions planned for the next year.

A report providing an overview of the updated Housing Allocations Policy and seeks approval of the policy.

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the changes made and approve the refreshed Melton Home Search Housing Allocations Policy, and;

2)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Leisure and Landlord Services to make minor amendments to ensure the policy remains up to date and in line with best practice.

A report updating Members on the current position of the Council-owned property at 5-7 King Street, Melton Mowbray, which will shortly become vacant and to determine an agreed route forward for the property.

This item contains an exempt report and a public report.

Cabinet:

1)    APPROVED the sale of the Council-owned property at 5-7 King Street in line with the details as set out in this report, and;

2)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Prosperity and Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Finance, Property and Resources and the Director of Corporate Services, to dispose of 5-7 King Street in line with the conditions as set out in this report to reduce the liabilities on the Council as soon as is reasonably possible.