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 type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Dalton; Newsome;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2020
Decision due: 16 Feb 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children)
Lead director: Service Director - Growth and Housing
Department: Housing and Highways
Contact: Asad Bhatti, Head of Asset Management [Neighbourhoods & Housing] Email: asad.bhatti@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultees
Tenant engagement, consultation through the concordat with WYFRS.
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Cathy Scott, David Shepherd, Naz Parkar, Joanne Bartholomew, Asad Bhatti.