A report for consideration by the Service
Director for Growth and Housing in consultation with the Portfolio
Holder, Housing and Democracy to;
• Clarify the £5,000 threshold for means testing,
and
• Provide greater flexibility for agreeing to adaptations
costing in excess of the mandatory limit which is set at
£30,000
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/02/2020
Decision due: 16 Mar 2020 by Service Director - Housing
Lead director: Service Director - Housing
Department: Housing and Highways
Contact: Paul Howard, Acting Head of Housing (Policy and Strategy) 01484 221000 Email: paul.howard@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Helen Geldart, Head of Housing Services Paul Howard, Operations Manager, Accessible Homes Team Naz Parkar, Service Director Growth and Housing Councillor Cathy Scott, Portfolio Holder, Housing and Democracy