Decision details

Consultation with tenants of (i) Berry Brow/Buxton House: Remediation/Refurbishment or Demolition and New Build Consultation (ii) Harold Wilson Court: Fire safety improvements; Sprinkler/EWI/Compartmentation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report to Cabinet asks for consideration and approval for the proposal to commence consultation with tenants at Berry Brow and Buxton House to tackle fire safety issues based on the following options:

 

1.    Design, develop and invest in a remediation and refurbishment strategy

2.    Design, develop and deliver a demolition and new build housing solution

 

Decision:

1)    That approval be given to the undertaking of consultation with tenants and residents on the future options for the Council’s high rise housing blocks to address fire safety concerns.

2)    That approval be given to the on-going Waking Watch costs to the HRA at Berry Brow and Buxton House.

Report author: Asad Bhatti

Publication date: 18/02/2021

Date of decision: 16/02/2021

Decided at meeting: 16/02/2021 - Cabinet

Effective from: 24/02/2021

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