Asset Management Delivery Strategy 2026-2031

1. Having read the draft Asset Management Delivery Strategy, how clear and easy was it to understand?

Very clear Mostly clear Neither clear nor unclear Difficult to understand Very difficult to understand

Please tell us if there were any parts of the strategy that were unclear:

2. Do you think the draft strategy focuses on the right priorities for maintaining and improving Council homes?

Yes No Partly Not sure

Please explain your answer:

3. Which of the following housing services are most important to you? Please select up to three.

Responsive repairs Building safety and compliance Damp and mould prevention Kitchen and bathroom improvements Roof replacements Window and door replacements Energy efficiency improvements Adaptations for disabled residents Estate and communal area improvements Other

If you have selected 'Other', please specify:

4. The strategy proposes maintaining a strong in-house workforce (Direct Labour Operatives or DLO) to carry out most day-to-day repairs and emergency work. Do you agree with this approach?

Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

Please explain your view:

5. The strategy proposes using external contractors for larger specialist works, compliance services and major investment programmes, while retaining Council oversight and contract management. Do you agree with this approach?

Yes No Not sure

Please explain your answer:

6. The strategy proposes reducing the number of contracts where appropriate and using larger, longer-term contracts to improve efficiency, accountability and value for money. What is your view of this proposal?

Strongly support Support Neutral Oppose Strongly oppose

Please tell us why:

7. The strategy seeks to use Council contracts to support local employment, apprenticeships, suppliers and community benefit projects. How strongly do you support this approach?

Strongly support Support Neutral Oppose Strongly oppose

Please share any suggestions you may have:

8. How important is it that the Council closely monitors contractors and its own services to ensure good quality work, safety and value for money?

Very important Important Neutral Not very important Not important

Please explain your answer:

9. How confident are you that the draft strategy provides a clear plan for delivering repairs, maintenance, investment and building safety services over the next five years?

Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all

Please explain your response:

10. Overall, having considered the draft Asset Management Delivery Strategy, to what extent do you support the proposed approach?

Strongly support Support Neutral Oppose Strongly oppose

Please explain your answer and tell us if there is anything missing from the strategy:

Strategy and Service Questions