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BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
REPORT TO CABINET
13 NOVEMBER 2012
REPORT OF THE CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES
CAERAU HOUSING RENEWAL AREA: GROUP REPAIR PROGRAMME 2013/2016
1.
Purpose of Report.
1.1
The purpose of the report is to seek the approval of Cabinet for the future Group
Repair Programme for 2013/2016.
2.
Connection to Corporate Improvement Objectives / Other Corporate Priorities.
2.1
The implementation of this scheme will help to address the Council’s Corporate
Improvement Plan priority to provide ‘Opportunities for our Disadvantages
Communities’, and will help to manage and meet demand for investment in housing.
It will deliver elements of the Local Housing Strategy 2009 -2014 approved by
Council on 4th March 2009.
3.
Background.
3.1
The Caerau Ward was declared a Housing Renewal Area in September 2006.
Over the past 6 years £4.380M specific capital investment from the Welsh
Assembly Government has been spent improving properties in the Caerau Ward.
3.2
The main purpose of the Housing Renewal Programme from a regeneration
perspective is to:
 reverse the process of decline;
 improve housing and general amenities in an area;
 engender pride of people towards their homes and environments;
 increase (market) confidence;
 encourage employment opportunities locally; and
 improve people’s quality of life.
4.
Current Situation/Proposal
4.1
The Authority was awarded £900,000 Specific Capital Grant from WG for
expenditure in 2010/11, this was reduced to £600,000 for 2011/12; and further
reduced to £515,000 in 2012/13. The overall allocation from WG has reduced by
43% since 2010/11 and is expected to continue to reduce in line with WG funding
pressures. The 2013/2016 programme (Appendix 1) has therefore been designed
to reflect an anticipated annual reduction of 10% in grant; and the prioritisation
criteria agreed by Cabinet on 1st December 2009. In addition, the Authority
allocates £100,000 per year from its own Capital Programme towards the cost of
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these works. It has been assumed that this allocation will remain at that level over
the period of the proposed programme.
4.2
This Programme is subject to change dependant on resident participation rates
and other funding opportunities which may be available to compliment and
contribute to the cost of works i.e. energy efficiency measures. This may result in
schemes being brought forward to ensure maximum participation and ensure
spend of annual allocation.
5.
Effect upon Policy Framework& Procedure Rules.
5.1
None.
6.
Equality Impact Assessment
6.1
There is a requirement on local authorities in Wales to comply with WG condition to
receive Renewal Area funding, and there is no impact on any of the Council’s
Equalities duties at this stage. Where the Authority is involved in the determination
and delivery of the scheme it will do so in accordance with its Equality duties and
undertake Equality Impact Assessments where appropriate and required.
7.
Financial Implications.
7.1
Any works planned for 2013/14 and onwards will be dependant upon the amount of
grant awarded by WG for that and any subsequent financial year and on the
Council continuing to allocate £100,000 per year in its Capital Programme for
housing renewal.
8.
Recommendations
8.1
Cabinet is recommended to agree the programme for 2013/14 and onwards set out
in Appendix 1 of this Report.
Louise Fradd
Corporate Director, Communities
14th March 2012
Contact Officer:
Angie Bowen
Group Manager Housing & Community Regeneration
Telephone:
(01656) 643501
E-mail:
[email protected]
Postal Address:
Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB
Background documents: None
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Appendix 1
Program of Group Repair Schemes for 2012/13(Funding agreed)
Proposed Program for 2013/14 & 2014/15 & 2015/16 (Subject to level of WG funding; resident participation rates; and other funding opportunities
which may be available to compliment and contribute to the cost of works i.e. energy efficiency measures. This may result in schemes being
brought forward to ensure maximum participation and ensure spend of annual allocation).
Financial
Year
Blocks and Streets
Number of
Properties
Targeted
Anticipated
Cost per
Property
Anticipated Scheme Cost
based on 100% applicant
participation.
Comments
* Part
payment of
this scheme
paid in
2011/12
2012/13
2-32 Albert Street
7-43 Homfray St.
11-20 Alexandra Rd.
1-7 Garnwen Terrace
16
37
10
7
£10k
£9.5k
£15k
£10k
£50,000* C/FWD
£352,000
£143,000
£70,000
Total £615,000
8-13 Garnwen Terrace
Garnwen Road (Env. Wall Scheme)
2-25 Metcalfe Street
26-51 Metcalfe Street
Environmental Scheme (TBA)
10
6
24
25
£10k
£5K
£12.5k
£12.5k
£16k
£100,000
£30,000
£300.000
£140,000 (Part Pay)
£16.000
Total £586,000
£12.5k
£10k
£15k
£42k
£173,000 (Part Pay)
£290,000
£77,000 (Part Pay)
£42,000
________
Total £582,000
£60k
£10k
£40k
£10k
£73,000 (Part Pay)
£130,000
£40,000
£130,000
Total £373,000
Anticipated budget
available
SCG Reduced from
£600k 2011/12 to
£515, approx 14%
reduction.
SCG £515,000
GCF £100,000
Total £615,000
2013/14
**(Subject to
level of WG
funding)
2014/15
**(Subject to
level of WG
funding)
26-51 Metcalfe Street
1-29 Carmen Street
52-61 Carmen Street
Environmental Scheme (TBA)
C/FWD
29
10
52-61 Carmen Street
1-13 Pleasant View
Env. scheme in Pleasant View
1-14 Picton Place
C/FWD
13
Anticipated 10%
annual reduction in
SCG from WG
SCG £463,500**
GCF £100,000
Total £563,500
Anticipated 10%
annual reduction in
SCG from WG
SCG £417,150**
GCF £100,000
Total £517,150
2015/16
**(Subject to
level of WG
funding)
13
Anticipated 10%
annual reduction in
SCG from WG
SCG £375,435**
GCF £100,000
Total £475,435
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