From: Coutts, Jack
Sent: 28 February 2008 15:58
To: Fielding, Marilyn
Cc: Green, Cath; Stewart, Elaine; McCoy, Siobhan
Subject: Hatherley St
Marilyn
Hope the attached is helpful. Let me know if you need more detail.
Jack
Jack Coutts
Interim Neighbourhood Team Leader
----- Original Message -----
From: Coutts, Jack
To: Green, Cath
Cc: McCoy, Siobhan; Stewart, Elaine
Sent: Thu Feb 28 11:16:42 2008
Subject: Hatherley St
Cath
Attached is my briefing note for you / Siobhan to use as you see fit. Let me know if you need anything more. Please keep me copied in.
Jack
Jack Coutts
Interim Team Leader
South Central Neighbourhood Management Team
Tel: 0151 703 2028
Fax: 0151 703 2003
[mobile number]Hatherley Street Briefing Note, in response to recent emails - 28 February 2008
1. Property details
There are 26 houses in total, 7 of which are residentially occupied -
18 vacant (2 LMS, 16 LCC)
2 RSL tenanted
1 private rented in multiple occupation (unlicensed)
1 RSL owned, used by LMS
4 owner occupied
2. RSL involvement in Hatherley Street proposals
RSLs are not involved in the recommended course of action other than the offer of Steve Biko HA to work with residents on the proposed redevelopment if the residents so wish.
3. Basis for recommended course of action
The Neighbourhood Renewal Assessment (NRA) option appraisal which underpins the report to Executive Board has been carried out
by Environmental Health officers of the LCC Health Impact Team
within the context of the Renewal Area objectives approved by Council
in accordance with the methodology prescribed by Government
using cost information produced by the surveyor selected by residents
using valuations produced independently by District Valuer
following inspections carried out under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and with reference to Decent Homes Standard
taking full account of the preference for retention expressed by residents and LMS
4. EB Report Recommendation
The key element of the recommendation is that officers discuss with residents the possibility of redeveloping the fully vacant side of Hatherley St, involving residents in decisions about design, costs and standards, to produce affordable new homes for them and for other Granby residents.
A further report is to be submitted to Exec Board after 6 months. If by that time residents have not agreed to proceed with the recommended option this will be reported and elected members will decide the way forward.
5. Heritage
These properties are similar to the many pre-1919 terraced houses throughout Liverpool. The NRA comments that the properties have no special qualities.
6. Offer of improvements by residents / LMS
No offer to improve all 26 properties has been received from either LMS or residents. When consulted with regard to the options, LMS only indicated a preference for all of the houses to be retained and improved. No further communication has been received.
Jack Coutts