Agendas, reports and minutes

Housing and Property Committee

Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024

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A meeting of the Housing and Property Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 10.30am.
 
Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.
 
You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.
 
Yours faithfully
 
Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer - Legal and Corporate Governance
 
Business
 
1. Calling of the Roll and Apologies for Absence
Gairm a’ Chlàir agus Leisgeulan
 
2. Declarations of Interest/Transparency Statement
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/Aithris Fhollaiseachd
 
Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.  Any Member making a declaration of interest should provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time.  Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.
 
3. Good News
Naidheachdan Matha
 
The Committee is asked to note the good news as presented.
 
4. Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Non-HRA Budget Monitoring Statement to 30 September 2024
Aithris Sgrùdaidh Buidseat Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Taigheadais agus Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Neo-thaigheadais gu 30 Sultain 2024
 
There is circulated Report No HP/21/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to approve the budget position on the Housing Revenue Account and Non-Housing Revenue Account 2024/25 for the period to 30 September 2024.
 
5. Property & Facilities Management Services Revenue Monitoring Statement to 30 September 2024
Aithris Sgrùdaidh Teachd-a-steach Sheirbheisean Rianachd Cuid-seilbh & Ghoireasan gu 30 Sultain 2024
 
There is circulated Report No HP/22/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note:
 
i. the position for the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, and the predicted year-end position;
ii. that the budget gap may change positively or negatively depending on the application of expenditure and recruitment controls, filling fee earning posts in an extremely challenging job market, adjusting services to meet previously agreed budget savings; in-year income recovery, and identifying new income and procurement opportunities; and
iii. the progress update provided in relation to corporate budget savings delivery.
 
6. Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Monitoring Report Monitoring Report to 30 September 2024      
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Calpa Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Taigheadais gu 30 Sultain 2024
 
There is circulated Report No HP/23/24 by the by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to approve the budget position on the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme 2024/25 to 30 September 2024.
 
7. Property Capital Monitoring Statement and Progress Update 
Aithris Sgrùdaidh Calpa Seilbhe agus Cunntas às Ùr air Adhartas
 
There is circulated Report No HP/24/24 by the by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is asked to note:
 
i. the capital monitoring position at the end of the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, the estimated year-end position and the main financial variances outlined in the report;
ii. the current position regarding the delivery of the works programmes and the individual projects referred to in the report;
iii. that the outcome of the options appraisal exercise for the provision of staff housing on Rum will be reported to the next meeting of this Committee; and
iv. the current position on the remedial works underway at Charleston Academy and Nairn Academy.
 
8. Service Performance Monitoring Report – Q2 2024/25
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Coileanadh Seirbheis – R2 2024/25
 
There is circulated Report No HP/25/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note the Service’s performance information.
 
9. Housing Performance Report 1 April 2024 - 30 September 2024
Aithisg Choileanaidh Taigheadais 1 Giblean 2024 – 30 Sultain 2024 
 
There is circulated Report No HP/26/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is asked to note the information provided on Housing performance in the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024.
 
10. Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025–2030
Plana Ro-innleachdail Tasgadh Taigheadais 2025–2030 
 
There is circulated Report No HP/27/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to:
 
i. approve the Strategic Housing Investment Plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report, for submission to the Scottish Government in draft form pending consideration by Area Committees; and
ii. agree the indicative planned investment programme to 2030 contained in Appendix 2 to the report, subject to further discussion by Area Committees.
 
11. Delivery Plan Budget Monitoring & Progress Update: Reconfiguring Our Assets – Affordable Housing and Net Zero: Energy Efficient Homes    
Sgrùdadh Buidseat Plana Lìbhrigidh & Cunntas air Adhartas: Ag Ath-rèiteach na So-mhaoin Againn – Taigheadas Neo-chosgail agus Neoni Lom: Dachannan Lùth-èifeachdach
 
There is circulated Report No HP/28/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note:
 
i. the progress provided in the Programme and Project updates in the report; and 
ii. that the Deliver Affordable Housing Project will be updated to reflect the outcomes and actions as a result of the Highland Housing Summit.
 
12. Annual Assurance Statement 2024
Aithris Bharantais Bhliadhnail 2024
 
There is circulated Report No HP/29/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to approve the Annual Assurance Statement for 2024 detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
 
13. Property Revenue Maintenance Programme Update 2024-25
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Gleidhidh Teachd-a-steach Seilbhe 2024–25 
 
There is circulated Report No HP/30/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note the:
 
i. budget categories for the Property Revenue Maintenance budget;
ii. budget position for the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year; and
iii. year-end balanced budget, being forecast.
 
14. Asset Rationalisation Update 2024-25
Cunntas às Ùr mu Chuibhreannachadh So-mhaoin 2024–25 
 
There is circulated Report No HP/32/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note the progress on the asset rationalisation workstreams.
 
15. Tenant Participation and Engagement Update 
Cunntas às Ùr mu Chom-pàirteachadh Mhàladairean 
 
There is circulated Report No HP/33/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to:-
 
i. approve the Tenant & Customer Engagement Strategy 2024-2029 as detailed at Appendix 1 of the report; and
ii. note the ongoing activities and commitment to tenant engagement demonstrated by tenant volunteers and officers.
 
16. Update on Resettlement and Humanitarian Programme
Fios às Ùr mun Phrògram Ath-shuidheachaidh agus Daonnachdail
 
There is circulated Report No HP/34/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
 
The Committee is invited to note the efforts made by Council Services, partner agencies and communities in delivering services to households requiring resettlement and humanitarian support.