To authorise the use of up to £310,000 from the Housing Revenue Account Reserves to fund the engagement of resources from Local Government East, to address an urgent need to provide capacity within the Housing Repairs team to meet the Council’s statutory obligation in relation to the maintenance of Council Housing Stock.

Note: This decision was made on behalf of the Cabinet by using the special urgency powers contained within parts 3 and 5.8 of the Council’s consultation, and in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer.