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To: HOUSING COMMITTEE

From: DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Subject:

EMPTY HOMES INITIATIVE

REPORT

Date: 2 June 1998

Ref: RS/T'LS/l

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1.1.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

3.

3.1.

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to advise on the outcome of the bid submitted for funds under the Govemmentk Empty Homes Initiative.

Background

The Committee will be aware of the bid submitted by this authority on 20 March 1998 which totalled €900,568 for 17 proposals. The summary of the proposals as detailed in my report to the March 1998 Housing Committee are contained in Appendix 1.

The Scottish Office advised in a letter dated 2 June 1998 (Appendix 2) that this authority has been successful in 6 projects, and had as a result been granted €305,371 out of a total of €7M for Scotland.

It should be noted that the Secretary of State has made specific reference to this Council's award and asks to be reassured that any contracts are let in accordance with the principle of value for money as demonstrated through a process of competitive tendering before final approval is given for grant funding. Immediate action will be taken to advise the Scottish Office of the contract arrangements planned for each project all of which will comply with the Council's contract standing orders, financial regulations and ensure that costs fmally incurred reflect value for money.

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Recommendation

It is recommended that:

a) The Committee note the successful outcome of the bid.

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b) The Committee authorises the officers to respond to the Scottish Office regarding the proposed contract arrangements in order that final approval can be obtained for grant funding and the projects progressed as soon as possible.

4. Background Papers

4.1. Available in Housing Department.

G. Whitefield Director of Housing

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Proposal

IJn1pty I lon1cs Intttattvc Ofliccr - Continuation of

\\’onicn’s A td I<cfuty - Wishatv

Supl,oilcd Accotnmodation for Cliildrcn - W ishaw

Coniputcriscd I I-lousing Rcntal

Ownership Lk No. of I louses

N L C Propcrty in Wisliaw + I otlicr (not undcr Eiiiply I lonics Ini tiat I vc)

North Lanarkshirc Council l’rolxr~y

235 Main Strcct, Wishaw

Summary of Bid Proposals in Priority Order

Status of Empty Properties

IJmply for 6 iiiontl!s or iiiorc in poor condition

Empty for 6 months or iiiotc atid in poor condition

Partrlcrs

North Lanarkshirc Council and Sanctuary I loiising Association

WIi i t brcad Coiiimunity Fund

North Lanarkshirc Council - I lousing

North Lanrakshirc Social Work

North Lai1arkshit-c and South Lanarkshirc Council. Possibly LDA, Scottish Homcs, Lctting Agcnts, CAB

Target Client Group

1-1 OlllC less Women and Cliildrcn

Children agcd I2+ Faniilics in Crisis

tIon1clcss

fJO.OOO

f 16,500

Fumiturc f6,000

lnforniation Tcchnology Hardwarc and So ftw are €55,000

Leverage - Other Monies

f5,000

APPENDIX 1

Brief Details of Report

3nipty Honics Initiative 3fficcr 3cvclopnicnt o f Empty Homes Strategy and Database

Salary, ctc till end of I998/99 Financial Year.

To dcvclop a Wonicn’s Aid RcfuSc within thc South Districtof North Lanarkshirc. To rcnovatc propcrty, dccoratc and furnish.

Providing a child carc base and cmcrgcncy accommodation for faiiiilics in crisis.

Dcvclop on-linc inforniation systcni for propcrtics availablc for rcnt in North & South Lanarkshire area and install in Council Offices, Lctting Agencies and Citizens Advice Bureau Offices.

Bid

f 16,600

€40.000

f22.500

f55,000

I’roposal ,

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5 ) lonics for SI\\ -cost lon1c

3wncrship and Kcnt liiisscll Strcct - \Vlsllaw

(7) Sliicltl I lousc Projcct Gral1an1 Strcct \v I SI1 a\\

(8) Cjrccncnd I<cgcncration

Ownership & No. of l ~ l 0 U S C S

5 Propcrtics owncd by coullcll Currently beins niarkctcd in tcncnicntal building I I I - I IS . I19 SC 127 Russcll Strcct, w ishaw. 3 owncrs qualify who \vi II part icip”tc. N I L Lcisurc Sc1-vices. 2 Nurscry

\’ic\vp:ii k Nitr.sciy

bull~alows 31

N I X 45 Grahani Strcct. W i shnw I,lIlk Wlth clistins property 47 Grahum Strcct Salc of 2 cmpty blocks ( 8 houscs)

Status of Elllpty Propcrtics

Eriipty for 6 months or more and in poor coodiiion.

Empty for 6 months 01- 111orc.

l h p t y l o t - 6 montlis or more and in poor condition

Empty Tor 6 months or more and very difficult to let

Partners

North Lanarkshirc Council and Lunarksh i rc Dcvclo~,mcnt Agcncy

NLC Social Work

North Lanurksliii-c Council

Target Client Group

Honiclcss Markct Rcntcd and Low Cost for salc

Young Singlc I-loinclcss or Young Single Mothcrs

Urug/Alcohol Kchab Projcct niovc on acconiniodation

Low Cost Homc Owncrship

-rotai Approx.

cost f 3 10,000

f02.100

fJO.OOO

f240.000

Leverage - Other Monies

E224200

.E 168,000

Brief Details of Report

To rcnovatc to an acccptablc jtandard propertics that have lo t bccn occupicd for a number 3P years.

To dcvclop mow-on accommodation for hostel rcsidcnts as part o f tcnant skill dcvclopnicnt. 10 tlcvclop lightly supportctl ; I C C O I I I I I I ~ I ~ I : I I I O ~ ~ liir Ilirillicrs 01. young babics. Rcpair works and furnishinss. Extcnsion o f Sliicld Ccntrc project Wishaw.

Rchabilitation of liousc and furnishings.

Salc of 2 cmpty blocks opposite each other on the opcn market. Dcvclopnicnt brief to include for low cost housing for sale to change tcnurc balance in area.

Bid

ES5,800

f62. I00

f40,000

E72.000

I’roposal I---- ~

( 9 ) I lonics for L,ow Cost Owncrsliip C‘;inibusncthan Strcct - Wisliaw

(10) I lonics for rcnt to spccial nccds clicnts - Slicildniuir Strcct - Wisliaw

( 1 1 ) I iolllcs col Mal kct I<cnt - lla1111111

(12) I lonics for Markct Kcnt Calcdun1an I(oad - wlsha\\-

(13) I louscs for Kcnt Woodhall Strcct - Chapclhall

(14) Delnolition for New Building - Coatbridgc

Ownership & No. of Iloases

Canibusnct han Strcct, owncd by dcvclopcrs. for conversion to flats 4 x 2 apt I x 3 ;lpt

41- 57

I’ornicr A T S building Shcildmuir StrcctfLatlywcll Strcct, Craigncuk, Wishaw 3 x 2 apt 2 x 2 apt lunction Suitc convrrsion I l;irtliill abovc Scotniid into 8 flats 2 I-lals abovc thc public housc 39 I - 393 Calcdonian Road. Wisl1aw owncd by tlic qq>I icaii t 4 propcrtics at 43/45/47 Woodhall Strcct, Chapclhall. I 2 Kusscll Strcct, Chapclhall Gap Housing Laxton Placc. Coatbridgc.

4 rows o f tcrraccd housing

Status of Empty Properties

13mpty for 6 nionlhs or more and in very poor condition

Empty for 6 niontlis or more and in very poor condition.

Empty for 6 tnontlrs or iiiorc

Lhply for 6 nioiiths or niore arid in very poor condition

Empty for 6 months or niore and in very poor condition

liiiipty of 6 months or niore and very difficult to let

Modcrn Housing 505 Mcrry Strcct - Mothcrwcll

Modcrn Housing 505 Mcrry Strcct - Mothcnvcll

Scotniid Propcrty krviccs

jean McGuinncss

Mr K. Sniith

Gap J lousiny. Sykeside, Coatbridge and Winipey Housing

Target Client Group

Low Cost for salc

3 - Barrier Frce 2 - Spccial Nccds

fo r rcnt

I loniclcss - Market rrntccl [l’ossibly Wil l1

sanctuary acting as lctting agcnt) I loniclcss - nrarkct rcntcd

Hoinelcss - niarket rcntcd

Low cost housing for sale - ist time buyers

Total Approx. Cost

f224,67 I

f 194,816

f271,628

f 30.900

f 22 1,900

f 72.000

f I50,OOO

- El 29,!!20

f 189,744

f 20,600

f 155,330

Brief Details of Keport

Refurbish building to rcsidcntial flats.

1 SI phase - 2 properties 2nd phase - 5 properties

Barricr frcc housing for the disabled

Conversion of fornwr function suitc ahovc Scoiiiiid ICctail pvcniiscs into 8 rcsidcntial flats.

Rcducc size o f apartment from 4 to 3 apt incrcasc room space accordingly. Refurbish intcriors and upgrade insulation.

Refurbishment of 5 properties which have been lying empty derelict for a considerable period of time.

Possiblc demolition o f 4 blocks for new built

Bid

f 74.67 1

f64,896

€81,884

f 10,300

€66,570

f72,WO

I’roposal

( 1 5 ) I louscs for I<cnt Ucll1avcn Tcrrxc - Wlsllaw

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I lolllc\ lot Icnt Main Strcct - w I5ll,lW

17) lonics foi Kent Il.llltlon sllccl Mothci\vcll

18) <ough 3lecpcrs nitiativc

Owncrslllp 6: No. of I louscs

4 I’rivatc

I~clhavcn ’lcrracc, w Isliaw

2 1” ol’el I1CS :I1

197 Main Strcct. Wis1i;iw

6x 2 apt nals above Ilrantlon Lhr, Mollici \wll

I property at Wcst t iani i I ton Street. Mothcrwcll [ N I X )

Status of Em ply

Propertics I311ply 1-01 0 nlonllls or niorc and i n vcry poor condition

nlolltlls 0 1

morc and i n very pool condition Enipty for 6 months or iiioic and in vel-y 1’001

conditioii

Empty for 6 months or niorc and in a poor condition

Partners

Jordan I3cclrics East Ci-indlcdykc Farm. Abcrnctliyn Roiid. Canibusncthan (3 propcrtics)

Annc McCaw (18 North I h y b u r ~ l i I<oatl. W ishaw N I X Cniincil - IlotisiiiK Deparf iiicnt Eniplnycc J. Ihtylc 11 ontiiongci 197 Main Strcc~ w Isllaw

Wcstficld Mainlcnancc Scrviccs 92

Crcsccnt. I Ilgllllcld

Mothcrwcll North Lanarkshire Council, Dlue ‘Triangle 1l.A. Salvation Army, YMIY WCA, Shelter, Scottisli Homes, Helping I lands, S.V.D.P.

Target Clicnt Group

I lon1clcss Illarket rclllcd

I lolllclcss nlalkct I clllcll

Ilon~clcss niarkct w i t cd

l<ough Sleeper

Total Approx. Cos1

f 142,753

C7R.704

E233,000

Costs being developed

’I’OrALs S2,261,572

Leverage - Other Monies

f99,927

c 5 5.0‘13

E I 63, I00

E1,360,914

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brief Details of Report

Rehabilitation of 4 enipty properties formerly owned by Council.

Rcnovation of 416 flats above :omnicrcial prcniiscs

194 - 396 Urindon Strcct. bl othcnvcl I

Develop I location for sleeper rccommodation and bid under tough Sleepers Initiative.

iefurbishment costs and urniture and fittings.

Bid

f42,826

f22.61 I

E69,900

Bid under the next round of Rough Sleepers Zhallenge :und.

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9 APPENDIX 2

THE SCOTTISH OFFICE Development Department Victoria Quay

Edinburgh EH6 G Q Q

Telephone 0 1 3 1-244

Gavin Whitefield Director of Housing North Lanarkshire Council Municipal Buildings Kildonan Street COATBRIDGE ML5 3LF

EMPTY HOMES INITIATIVE

2 June 1998

Scottish Office Circular No DD 23/97 dated 1 August 1997 together with letter dated 21 January 1998 invited local authorities, in partnership with others, to draw up and submit proposals for funding under the Empty Homes Initiative. The guidelines stated that the S7 million allocated for the Initiative in 1998-99 would be awarded to proposals which it was considered would make the greatest impact for the resources available.

The 31 bids received were assessed in the first place by an Advisory Group and advice was provided for the Secretary of State on the merits of the proposals. The Advisory Group was chaired by The Scottish Office, and included representatives of COSLA, Scottish Homes,

. Shelter Scotland, the Chartered Institute of Housing and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. The Secretary of State has now considered the Group’s recommendations and has approved the allocation of the 27 million in 1998-99 to a range of projects proposed by a number of local authorities. A copy of the Group’s report and recommendations is enclosed with this letter.

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Grant Allocation

In the case of North Lanarkshire, the Secretary of State has accepted the advice of the Advisory Group that the projects set out below merit support and he is content to approve them in principle. However, he would wish to be reassured that any contracts are let in accordance with the principles of value for money as demonstrated through a process of competitive tendering before approving the specified grant funding.

G:EHI.BIDNLW.CEH

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Proposal Empty Homes Officer Women's Aid Refuge Houses for young single mothers - Viewpark Shield House Project Greenend Regeneration 5 units at Cambusnethan St Total

Award 16,600 40,000 62,100 40,000 72,000 74,671

305,371

Payment of grant

Subject to approval of grant funding in due course, payment of grant will be made to you by Scottish Homes. Payment will be subject to a formal Offer of Grant setting out the terms and conditions under which the grant is to be paid. This will ensure that payment is not made in advance of need and will provide for certification by local authorities that the grant has been used for the purpose intended. To this end local authorities will be required:

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- to submit an invoice to Scottish Homes when funding is required; and

- to submit a certificate to Scottish Homes signed by your auditors for the purposes of financial monitoring and public accountability, to confrm on the completion of the project that the grant has been used for the purpose for which it was provided.

The grants will be administered and paid through the head office of Scottish Homes, co- ordinated by the Head of Performance (Ian Williamson) who can be contacted at Scottish Homes, Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HE Tel no. 0131 479 5333, Fax 0131 479 5355.

I should be grateful if you could let me have details of your plans for taking forward the projects that have been approved in principle and, in particular, the means by which your Council will ensure good value for money from the grant funding. I hope that the information you provide will allow us to approve the grant funding without further delay.

RICHARDGRANT

G:EHI.BIDNLW .CEH

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Context

SECOND REPORT OF THE EMPTY HOMES INITIATIVE

ADVISORY GROUP

May 1998

1. The Empty Homes Initiative Advisory Group was set up to advise the Secretary of State on the merits of bids received under the Empty Homes Initiative. The Group’s report of December 1997 providing advice on the allocation of the initial S2 million in financial year 1997/98 was approved by Ministers, and as a consequence some 16 authorities received support for a number of projects ranging fiom purchasing repossessed empty houses for letting through a housing association to providing redecoration grants to speed up the relet of Council properties.

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2. The Government has made available a further E7 million for financial year 1998/99 and guidelines for the submission of bids were issued on 2 1 January 1998, with a deadline for bids set at 20 March 1998. This Report provides an assessment of the merits of the bids received and makes recommendations on the allocation of available funds.

Advisory Group Membership

3. The members of the Advisory Group were as follows:

Richard Grant (Chairman) The Scottish Office

Kathleen Caskie Shelter Scotland

Alan Ferguson The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland 0

Jill Preston

Mark Turley

Director of Housing and Social Services 1 Stirling Council 1

Director of Housing 1 Edinburgh City Council 1

1 COSLA

Archie Stoddart Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Ian Williamson Scottish Homes

Lindsay Manson } Secretariat Catherine Hodgson } The Scottish Office

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Meetings

4. The Group met on 4 occasions:

4.1 criteria to be applied to the assessment of bids;

On 18 March to agree a schedule of meetings and to consider in general the

4.2 areas where further clarification of proposals was necessary;

On 1 April to give initial consideration to all the bids received, identifying

4.3 clarification, to finalise recommendations and to agree a report to Ministers.

On 15 April and 8 May to consider the bids in the light of that further

Terms of reference

5 . The Group had the following terms of reference :

The Advisory Group j . role is to provide advice for the Secretary of State on the merits of bids submitted by local authorities for the empv homes initiative challenge funding. The Group’s advice relates to the allocation of f 7 million available in 1998/99.

Conflict of Interest

Where a member of the advisory group has had an involvement in the preparation of a bid to the extent that there is a conflict of interest with hidher role as an impartial adviser, he /she should retire from discussion of that bid.

The guidelines

6. Bids were invited on the same basis as the first round, and the guidelines of 1 August 1997 were reissued under cover of a letter dated 21 January 1998. This covering letter confirmed that the same criteria should be applied to the second phase of the initiative as the first but stressed to local authorities the importance Ministers placed on the development of proposals within the context of an overall empty homes strategy, the need to develop proposals in partnership and consultation with other interests, including, where relevant, local tenants or cornunify groups, and the benefits of complementing Empty Homes Initiative bids with linked private sector funding.

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7. In preparing bids local authorities were also invited to take account of the following additional points based on the Advisory Group’s experience of assessing projects submitted for funding in 1997/98:

7.1 the proposals for bringing empty homes back into use should be clearly aimed at meeting identifiable housing need and be based on a thorough analysis of the reasons why the properties in question have become vacant;

7.2 of the methodology and the way in which the information and analysis will be used;

the proposals for research surveys and strategy development must give details

7.3 proposals for funding projects to improve the management of housing with a view to reducing vacancies should be innovatory in approach and be seen as pilot projects which, if successful, would be continued by local authorities through normal funding sources.

Bids received

8. authorities. The total amount of funding sought in 1998/99 was €19.1 million.

A summary of the bids received is attached at Annex A. Bids were received from 31

Criteria for assessment of bids

9. The Group considered each bid carefully against the criteria listed in the guidelines. The Group agreed that not all bids could be expected to meet each of the listed criteria, and rented them as follows:

Essential

9.1 seek funding to be spent within the financial year;

Highly desirable

9.2 housing need;

be based on an assessment of the problem of empty properties assessed against

9.3 be part of a local empty homes strategy developed with partners to address housing need (except when the bid is for resources to assist in the development of that strategy);

9.4 set out clearly its objectives and related targets;

9.5 illustrate efficient and effective use of public resources;

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Desirable

9.6 be innovative;

9.7 be replicable;

9.8 involve partners in the project;

9.9 illustrate a significant proportion of complementary funding;

9.10 establish targets and mechanisms for monitoring the success of projects.

Each bid was considered and assessed against these criteria with particular emphasis being placed on the development of a strategic approach to addressing the problem of empty homes.

Conclusions

10. The conclusions and recommendations of the Advisory Group are as set out below and in the attached schedule of recommended grant awards (Annex B), In all it is recommended that 27 authorities receive funding for 103 projects which range from the appointment of staff to develop EH Strategies to the renovation, improvement or repair of houses in the public and private sector to bring them back into use. Through the allocation of the available €7 million, some 15 EH officers may be employed, and over 540 housing units brought back into use at an average overall unit cost of approximately €24,400 and an average cost to the Empty Homes Initiative of $11,230. In addition some proposals have been recommended which will improve the management arrangements of public sector houses so to reduce the number and duration of voids between lets, and the number of failed tenancies in line with the principles set out in paragraph 7.3 above.

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In discussing the bids the Group noted some particular issues which are set out briefly

Stratew development

1 1.1 In this second round of the Initiative most bidding authorities had developed Empty Homes strategies; although some strategies were further developed than others. Most now recognised the need to take a strategic approach to the problem, and attempted to do so in developing their bid. Account was taken by the advisory group of the quality of the strategy, or of the intentions of the authority to work further on its development. Where there was a recognised need for further strategy development, the group recommended that funding be awarded to authorities who bid for resources to carry out that work. The Group recommended that bids for project funds without any apparent underpinning strategic appraisal should be given low priority for funding.

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Efficient and effective use of pu blic re s ources

11.2 The Group considered the cost of each proposal in absolute terms and, where relevant, the cost per unit of bringing the property back into use. The Group recognised that there were some circumstances where a higher than average cost could be justified for example, where contributions from other partners significantly reduced the contribution required from the Empty Homes Initiative. In general however the Group took account both of the overall unit costs of returning the property to use, and of the costs to the Empty Homes Initiative as measures of the efficient and effective use of public resources.

Complementary funding

12. The Group noted the relatively limited extent to which complementary funding had been identified to supplement the Empty Homes Initiative funds. The main sources of complementary funding remain private funders and Scottish Homes (through housing association grant arrangements) and private owners contributions (in the case of privately owned properties). There are some examples however of the involvement of other agencies.

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Meeting housing need

13. When proposed projects were intended to bring empty properties back into use, the Group considered carefully the proposed end use with a view to ensuring that the houses in question would be available to meet housing need. For example projects which added to the affordable rented stock in an area, or provided the properties for sale at a reduced cost to targeted groups (such as people off the waiting list) were favoured.

Funding for demolitions

14. A small number of authorities highlighted the problem of unwanted, surplus housing which it was recognised would never be popular, even after upgrading, and submitted bids for funding for demolition of these properties. The Group took the view that the Initiative was primarily about returning empty homes back into use, and therefore that recommending funding for demolition fell outwith their terms of reference.

Funding Housing Association projects

15. The Group took the view that it was not appropriate to fund projects which had already been approved for funding through Scottish Homes development programme. However, other housing association projects were considered on their merits including a number of projects, most notably in Glasgow, which sought funding for housing association projects which had been delayed, or shelved indefinitely as a result of reductions in Scottish Homes’ development programme. The Group considered many of these projects merited funding. They should ensure the availability of housing at affordable rent to those in housing need and bring back into use properties which were damaged or in serious disrepair under the management of landlords with a good track record and under the supervision of Scottish Homes. In most cases the costs were reasonable and realistic. However the Group did not

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consider it appropriate to fund these projects entirely through the Empty Homes Initiative, when in other circumstances Scottish Homes would expect the housing association to attract an element of private finance to the project. Where private funding was not already identified, the Group recommended that funding be made available up to a maximum of 70% of the estimated cost with the expectation that the association will attract the remaining funding form other sources.

Funding for Empty Homes Officers

16. The Group noted that similar posts in different proposals were graded at different levels, and contained a wide variety of support costs, from rent and equipment to travel and subsistence. The Group considered that all bids should be offered a similar level of funding for staff and support and recommend that staff be employed at no higher than Ap4 grade, with an additional S3,OOO provided for support.

Recommendations

17. schedule (Annex B).

The Advisory Group recommends the allocation of funds as shown in the attached

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17 ANNEX A

AUTHORITY BIDDING

EMPTY HOMES INITIATIVE - SUMMARY OF BIDS RECEIVED

TOTAL BID E

Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

788,010 592.200 ~~

Angus I 130,000

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Dumfries & Gallowav

IAravll & Bute I 30.000 I

92,500 55.000

Dundee East Avrshire

11 2,258 956.400

East Dunbartonshire East Lothian

350,000 65.000 ~~ ~

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East Renfrewshire I 77,092 I Edinburgh City Council Falkirk

2,582,250 192,000

Fife Glasaow Citv Council

183,208 6.530.647

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H Khla nds lnverclyde Midlothian

North Lanarkshire I 900,262 I

573,074 163,588 151,200

Moray North Avrshire

193,827 44 1 .300

Perth & Kinross Renfrewshire

20,000 648,000

Scottish Borders Shetland

TOTAL f 19,091,991

1,054,873 21 1.200

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South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire

94,750 239.352

West Dunbartonshire West Lothian

409,000 525.000

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Aberdeen City Council EH1 Officer Pilot: redecoration allowances to speed Council re-lets Seamen's Mission, Palmerston Road: Feasibility study Total Aberdeen City

ANNEX B

23,610 10,000 12,000

45,610

/RECOMMENDED AWARDS OF GRANTS I f I f i

Aberdeenshire Council Advice and support to owners to prevent properties becoming empty Rent deDOSit linked to allocation to those in housina need

4,000 20.000

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Minor repairs grants Major repairs grants targeted in Aberdeenshire towns action area Assisting developers to purchase empties for sale at low cost Release of feusfor properties to be added to rental stock Staff Total Aberdeenshire

60,000 250,000 100,000 70,000 40,000

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544.000

Angus Council Consultants to assess the problem and bring forward solutions Total Angus 30,000 - 30,000

lAravll& Bute Council I I I

Comhairle non Eilean Siar Information & advice to owners Publicitv leaflet to encouraae aood Dractice

IResearch to assess Droblem and develoD strateav I 30,000 I I

25,000 5.000

ITotal Argyll & Bute I I 30,0001

Extension of Survey to update and maintain empties register Total Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

10,000 40,000

Dumfries & Galloway Council Research to quantify scale and location of empties 25 Butt Street: Repairs to empty Council owned property 10 High Street: Repairs to empty Loreburn HA property Total Dumfries and Gallowav

15,000 20,000 20,000

55,000

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East Ayrshire Council Empty property officer Browns Institute, 12 Main Street Newmi1ns:Contribute to conversion of listed building to 4 flats Total East Avrshire

Dundee City Council I I Needs assessment: research I 20.000 I

28,400 128,000

156.400

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Glasgow (cont) Govanhill HA: 36 flats in need of improvement for mainstream letting Anderston/Burnbank: GI West HA: Upgrade 4 unlettable properties Maxwell Rd: West of Sc HA: repair 2 damaged flats Cathcart and District HA: 18 flats needing essential repairs Harland Cottages/Dumbarton Rd: Whiteinch & Scotstoun HA: 6 properties in

ANNEX B

296,100 22,400 14,000 1 13,400 63,000

JRECOMMENDED AWARDS OF GRANTS I f I f I

need of repair Camlachie HA: repairs to 14 flats for 10 year lets Drummore Rd, Glengarry HA: repairs to 11 flats Shop conversions: Linthouse HA: to aquire 2 shops and convert to flats Partick HA: to aquire 1 shop at Stewarhrille St. and convert to a flat Total Glasgow

124,950 38,500

29,400 28,000

1,603,860

Highland Council EH officedresearch to develop strategy and specific initiatives Refurbish former nurses' homes, Conon Bridge: 6 units for lease by Albyn HA Renovate former school & schoolhouse Ardgour, Lochaber, for affordable rent Convert The Highland Hotel in Nairn to 17 flats for rent through Pentland HA

Total Highland

36,500 113,015 36,250 175,309 100,000 Vacant steading the Square, Balmacara, to 5 units for affordable rent

461,074

lnverclyde Council EH officer to develop strategy Total lnverclvde

22,588 22,588

Moray Council Advice support & factoring to owners to assist in renting Rent & deposit to help tenants gain access to property Minor repairs to empty properties to bring them back into use

Total Moray Major repairs to refurbish 4 properties for 18 flats. Council to let.

29,000 10,500 40,000 90,000

169,500

North Ayrshire Council Countess St. for HA to aquire and improve 8 properties Total North Avrshire

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141,300 141,300

N x h Lanarkshire Council EH officer to develop strategy Refurb 2 cottages to form women's aid refuge - Wishaw Refurb 2 bungalows to provide for homeless mothers - Viewpark Renovate flat (Shield House) for drug/alcohol rehab. - Wishaw Transfer 2 empty blocks Of 4 flats for targeted LCHO - Greenend, Coatbridge Renovate 5 units at Cambushethan St for targeted LCHO Total North Lanarkshire

16,600 40,000 62,100 40,000 72,000 74,671

305,371

Perth & Kinross Council

Total Perth and Kinross Appoint consultants to help develop strategy 20,000

20,000

21

Scottish Borders Council EH research officer to develop strategy With Eildon HA refurb 14 ex health trust houses for letting: Chiefswood Rd, Melrose With Eildon HA convert ex home to frail elderly unit: Dakwood Lodge, Galashiels

ANNEX B

18,763 183,515

54,195 _ _ ~

With Eildon HA convert disused mill to 22 flats for rent: Galashiels I 418,400 Total Scottish Borders I 674,873

Shetland islands Council Complete & up-date database EH co-ordinator With Hialtland HA brina 8 units into use throuah lead tenancies

]Total Shetland klands I I 51,1001

6,520 15,500 29.080

South Ayrshire Council EH officer to develop strategy Total South Ayrshire 27,500

27,500

South Lanarkshire Council Refurb 4 private sector BTS vacants in Hamilton for targeted LCHO Refurb 6 private sector BTS vacants in Larkhall for targeted LCHO EH Initiatives officer to develop strategy Refurb 2 public sector flats (Cathkin) for move on accom for young single

onversion arantsto vacant rural E

55,000 57,470 24,000 27,000

people Feasibility study of ex-office block: Rutherglen Total South Lanarkshire

5,000 168,470

ITOTAL

Stirling Council - Refurb 6 vacant units in Baker St, for let or sale: with HA Refurb 4 vacant units in Cowan St. for let or sale: with HA

60,000 40,000

6,992,815 I

West Dunbartonshire Council Development project Convert property for community care: Moss Cottage, Dumbarton Total West Dunbarton

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32,000 1 17,000

149,000

West Lothian Council Purchase of repossessed or abandoned empty properties 400,000 Research and EH register 25,000 Total West Lothian 425,000