Agenda item - Discretionary Schemes

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26.1      The Panel considered a report that provided the findings of the recent review of the Discretionary Decorating and Gardening Scheme and set out the recommended changes for comment.

26.2      Chris El-Shabba asked if the packs provided could be re-used for later projects.

26.3      The Housing Customer Service Team Leader confirmed that the packs were reusable and it was possible that the Housing team could request a ‘paint only’ pack be provided in the event of future successful applications.

26.4      Alan Cooke asked how residents physically unable to decorate could do so.

26.5      The Housing Customer Service Team Leader clarified that residents could apply for a pack to complete the work themselves or with the help of someone they knew or apply for Mears to undertake the work on their behalf.

26.6      Martin Tudsbury asked if the Scheme provided for one room only.

26.7      The Housing Customer Service Team Leader confirmed that applications were on the basis of one room only, the same room could not be decorated again for 10 years and it was proposed that successful applicants be restricted to one award every other year.

26.8      RESOLVED- That the report be noted.