The Service Lead Housing Customers presented the report setting out the options for the 17 non-traditional Laings properties. Members were advised that currently nine of the properties were vacant. It was highlighted that further consultation would be undertaken with residents, both those within the occupied Laings properties as well as those who occupied attached private properties.
The Portfolio Holder for Housing supported recommendation five to rebuild the properties and increase the life span of these family homes.
Members supported option five to demolish and rebuild.
RESOLVED that:-
(1) the expected life of the remaining properties and the works required to bring them up to standard be noted; and
RECOMMENDED that Council approve:-
(2) option 5 to demolish and rebuild and increase the existing project budget of £586,700.