Issue - meetings

The Retrofit Manager gave a presentation on the retrofit programme which was available on the council’s website here.

The Retrofit Manager and other officers present responded to questions and comments raised by councillors on the presentation as summarised below:

a)    The possible complexities caused by owner-occupied properties/leaseholders within blocks of flats targeted for retrofit measures.

b)    The risk of EPC ratings decreasing under the new Home Energy Model and potentially hindering compliance with the 2030 deadline. Although the  deadline was currently under review due to the EPC reform.

c)    Clarification was sought on the current installation status of solar panels.

d)    Whether there was any possible impact of negative national reports regarding sub-specification retrofit work.

e)    Concern that the various changing regulations impacting on retrofits were confusing and the requirement for effective and accessible communications for tenants regarding this.  The Retrofit Manager agreed to consider this suggestion further when the proposed reforms became clearer (anticipated within the next year).

RESOLVED:

          That the update regarding the retrofit programme be noted.