Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report outlining works undertaken using the Private Sector Housing Grant in 2020/21.  The Private Sector Housing Grant supports adaptations to allow people to stay in their own homes and also supports common repair works to properties in Argyll and Bute with a budget of £1.033M for 2020/21.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.   Noted the statutory nature of the work carried out by the Private Sector Housing Grant budget.

2.   Noted the role of the Private Sector Housing Grant in addressing common repairs enabling significant additional funding from other external sources helping maintain and improve existing housing stock in the local authority area.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 7 July 2021, submitted)