Issue details

Proposals on the future of four of the Council's high-rise blocks to improve fire safety

This report will ask Cabinet to consider the future options for three high rise blocks at Berry Brow and Buxton House and agree which option should be pursued for each block.

 

The report will detail the outcome of consultation and engagement on the options with tenants and leaseholders living in the three high rise blocks.

 

The report will ask Cabinet to approve the programme of major fire safety remediation works to Harold Wilson Court.

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: 28/05/2021

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 27 Jul 2021 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Housing & Highways, Portfolio Holder for Corporate

Lead director: David Shepherd, Asad Bhatti, Naz Parkar, Michelle Anderson-Dore, Sarah Clayton

Department: Economy and Infrastructure

Contact: Asad Bhatti, Head of Asset Management [Neighbourhoods & Housing] 01484 221000 Email: asad.bhatti@kirklees.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Detailed programme of tenant engagement, consultation through the concordat with WYFRS.

Decisions

Agenda items