Issue - meetings

The Housing Property Services Manager presented the Disposal of Housing Revenue Account Assets – Four Garages at Ashorne Close, Matchborough Redditch report.

The Executive Committee was informed that Redditch Borough Council managed in excess of 1,000 garages located across the Borough.  These garages had been built in a variety of styles and were in various different conditions by the date of the meeting.  Unfortunately, some of the garages were dilapidated and could become a potential hazard to the public if they were left in their current condition.  Many of the garages had been designed in the 1960s and 1970s and they were now difficult to repair.  Whilst four garages had been referred to in the title of the item, Members were in fact being asked to agree to dispose of eight garages.

Members discussed the proposals detailed in the report and in doing so commented that many of the garages were quite small and not fit for purpose for modern vehicles, which tended to be quite large.  Furthermore, many of the garages were no longer used by local residents.  At the same time, parking remained a challenge, particularly in Matchborough.  Once removed, the garages would be replaced with car parking spaces and Members commented that this was likely to be welcomed by local residents.

RESOLVED that

1)          the 8 garages located at Ashorne Close, Matchborough be declared surplus to requirements and demolished on the grounds of structural safety; and

2)          subject to planning permission, the garages be replaced with 10 parking spaces.