Updates were received from Officers on:

Stock Condition Survey

A survey of 2,479 properties and communal areas commenced in August 2016.  As of 7/12/16, 2174 were complete.  A list of non-access addresses had ben received from Penningtons.  The non-access properties would have an impact on the delivery date but would not prevent collected data being analysed.  The inspections were delayed due to the access issues which was being addressed and the final report due in January 2017 was still on track and data was being assessed.  The results of the survey would form part of the Council HRA business plan over the coming years.   

Drake House

The renewal of the heating and hot water systems was progressing to schedule.  All infrastructure pipework had been installed to all levels.

The temporary boiler and booster water plant was now operational and the existing systems had been disconnected and were in the process of being removed.

Individual flat installations were now underway.  These were being installed on a top down basis.  The work was on schedule and expected to be complete by 23/12/16. 

Three Arch Bridge Estate

The 8 blocks that had been left unfinished by the previous contractor had now been completed.

Work was underway to the remaining 7 blocks and some of these were nearing completion ready for handover.

The work remained on course to be complete by 23/12/16.

Gibralter House

The parking consultation was due to end in January 2017.  A further update would be provided to ward members in January 2017 once the consultation ended. 

Housing Development Project Update

The Housing Department had been working towards the development of affordable housing on two of the dis-used garage sites at Fawters Close and Magdalen Gardens.  This would consist of 4 single storey one bedroom properties for residents over 65, and 3 three bedroom family homes.  

The contract was awarded to Borras Limited and the site had been cleared with the development due to finish at the end of July 2017.   

Waste Strategy Group update

The Waste Strategy Group (WSG) last met on 4/10/16 with another meeting that would take place in January 2017. 

The group in the past had concentrated primarily on the waste side of the business and had discussed items such as West Horndon Pilot Scheme, Recycling Centre’s etc which then came to the Committee for decision making.  The next few meetings would now look  more at the Street Care side of the Operational Services.   

The bring site in Warley had been enhanced and had been opened.  The sites at the Town Hall and Rayleigh Road would be open until after Christmas and would close after that period. 

Christmas Recycling Roadshows

Officers had attended a number of “Recycling Roadshows” advising and assisting residents with what can be recycled or reused after the Christmas festivities, helpful tips, information about hiring garden waste bins, and stocking up on free recycling sacks and food waste bags. 

There were 5 events planned in total, with one of them due to take place on 13/12/16 at the Brentwood Centre and another on 16/12/16 in Brentwood High Street.