Solihull Council

(i) Accepted the conclusion of the updated strategic housing options appraisal that establishing an Arms Length Management Organisation now appeared to be the most appropriate method of achieving the government target for Decent Homes in Solihull by 2010.

(ii) Approved the re-designation of Solihull Community Housing shadow Board as an Arms Length Management Organisation Board.

(iii) Authorised officers to prepare a draft application to the Secretary of State for permission to delegate housing management services to Solihull Community Housing under section 27 of the Housing Act 1985 for consideration by Cabinet in November 2003.

agreed the appointment of Moss Construction as the Construction Partner for SCIL; and

agreed that Forest Oak and Merstone Schools are relocated to the site of Smith’s Wood School subject to a six-week period of consultation with staff,  parents and Governors.

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Issues considered by Scrutiny Boards and Committee

The Cabinet noted the report.

To note the work of the Overview and Scrutiny Boards and Committees.

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The Cabinet :-

          i.            noted the progress in the development of the LIFT company and schemes;

         ii.            agreed that the Council signs at Level 3 of local authority involvement;

        iii.            endorsed the recommendation not to take an equity share in the LIFTCO;

       iv.            agreed the sale of Roundmead at the District Valuer’s;

        v.            agreed the earmarking of the capital receipt from Roundmead ;

       vi.            noted the position with regard to Social Care accommodation and delegated to the Cabinet Members for Social Care and Health and Resources final contract agreement.

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(i) Noted the project management arrangements that are now in place.

(ii) Received the views of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board from its meeting on 24 June 2003.

(iii) Agreed that the scope of services as set out in the Appendix 1 to the report are confirmed as a baseline for the determination of the affordability model.

(iv) Agreed the principle that any future changes to this scope are subject to change control – including a review of both the service justification and business case for any change.

(v) Agreed the process as set out in the report for the review and final sign off the Service Schedules

(vi) Agreed the scope of services identified for ‘Day 1’ transfer into the Joint Venture Company –to be the subject of formal consultation.

(vii) Received and endorsed oral report on the proposed 'brand' for the Partnership

(viii) Noted and supported the communications events described in the report;

(ix) made a Recommendation to Council in relation to the Partnership costs.

(i) noted the progress made so far by the Council Leader and Chief Executive in creating the Joint Venture Company Senior Management Team the structure, terms and conditions of partnership with the Severn Trent Utility Services Shareholder Panel representatives.