Issue - meetings

The Director of Housing and Neighbourhood Services reported that No. 1 Clement Mews, Kimberworth (Minute No. J102 of 14^th December, 2009 refers) and No. 40 Josephine Road, Ferham (Minute No. J136 of 15^th February, 2010 refers) had previously been approved for potential asset exchange with private owners/landlords within the Canklow regeneration area to support acquisition of their properties in that area for demolition. 

Despite extensive negotiations with owners/private landlords within the Canklow area, the option of an asset exchange had not been pursued by any of the remaining owners and the properties were no longer required for this purpose.

Both properties required significant levels of investment to bring them to a Decent Homes standard.  The estimated cost to rectify identified structural repairs, implement Decent Homes investment and repair to lettable standard for both properties were £43,712 for No. 1 Clement Mews and £24,101 for No. 40 Josephine Road.

A number of options for the future of the properties had been explored including:-

Option 1          Retain and Invest

Option 2          Disposal to a Registered Social Landlord

Option 3          Demolition

Option 4          Open Market Sale

Ward Members for both properties had been consulted and all supported the option of disposal.

Resolved:-  That No. 40 Josephine Road, Ferham and No. 1 Clement Mews, Kimberworth, be approved for disposal.