	Decision No: CAB160 - 04/2008 Forward Plan No: HN02800 This record relates to A10 on the agenda for the Decision-Making
RECORD OF EXECUTIVE DECISION 14/04/2008


DECISION-MAKER:	THE CABINET
PORTFOLIO AREA:	Homes and Housing
SUBJECT:	Various Scheme Approval Phase I - 2008/09 - Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme
AUTHOR:	Geoff Miller


THE DECISION
To approve the proposals / recommendations contained in the report without modification as set out below. (i) To approve in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules, capital expenditure of Â£12.626M on the following schemes: SCHEME 2008/09 2009/10 Decent Homes Â£000 Â£000 Decent Homes works at Shirley 2,678 Decent Homes works at Harefield and Townhill Park 1,494 2,678 Electric Riser replacement 450 Water Tank and Pump replacement 100 Roof replacements 250 Structural works 400 Total Decent Homes 5,372 2,678 Decent Homes Plus Lift refurbishment 770 Energy saving programme 450 Adaptations for disabled people 1,350 Crime Reduction and Safety 250 Door and window upgrade 648 648 Heating system upgrades 50 50 Sheltered landscaping 152 Total Decent Homes Plus 3,670 698 Other Programme Management Fees 208 Total 9,250 3,376

REASONS FOR THE DECISION
1. Financial Procedure Rules require that all schemes with a total value of more than Â£100,000 be approved by the appropriate Cabinet Member before they can proceed. Schemes over Â£200,000 need to be approved by Cabinet. 2. Although some schemes described within this report are estimated to cost Â£100,000 or less they are presented in this report for completeness prior to tenders being invited or contract arrangements made.

DETAILS OF ANY ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
1. During consultation with tenants groups and leaseholders over the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme and in the formation of the HRA Business Plan during the option appraisal process all residents expressed support for schemes of work of this nature. 2. The alternative option of not undertaking this work would leave the properties and surrounding areas in their present condition and would not accord with the views expressed during the consultation process or with the Councilâ€™s policies of providing Decent Homes.

OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS CONCERNING THE DECISION


CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The decision-maker(s) did not declare a personal or prejudicial interest in the matters set out in the report

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE RECORD:
We certify that the decision this document records was made in accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000 and is a true and accurate record of that decision.
Date:	Decision Maker:
14/04/2008	The Cabinet
	Proper Officer:
	Judy Cordell
SCRUTINY
Note: This decision will come in to force at the expiry of 5 working days from the date of publication subject to any review under the Council's Scrutiny 'Call-In' provisions.
Call-In Period
15 April 2008 to 22 April 2008
Date of Call-in (if applicable) (this suspends implementation)

Call-in Procedure completed (if applicable)

Call-in heard by (if applicable)

Results of Call-in (if applicable)