Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved:-

to note the verbal update received in relation to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

The Committee heard from the Chief Officer – Housing and the Chief Officer – Capital, who provided a verbal update in relation to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

Mrs McKenzie advised that as of 3 September 2024, there had been 180 offers accepted and ten further households had sourced alternative accommodation.  There were currently 166 council tenants awaiting rehoming.  Of those, 65 council tenants had signed for their new home and were in the process of moving, which left 101 households to be rehomed.  73 of the 101 households were now under offer.  Two households had still to receive an offer and all other households had received at least one offer.

Mrs McKenzie also advised that the dedicated Housing & Support Team would continue to engage with those individuals/families yet to be rehomed, to work towards a positive outcome for them and their families and a walkabout was being arranged with Community representatives to explore current environmental and safety impacts.  An additional resource was also being identified to support households to effectively integrate into their new communities.

Mr Wilson then summarised the decision taken at Council on 21 August 2024, and explained the next steps which were due to take place, noting that letters had been issued to private owners explaining the next steps, and also an offer was made to meet with the Torry Community Council RAAC Campaign Management Committee in order to shape ongoing engagement and communications.

Mrs McKenzie explained that concerns had been raised in relation to individuals being moved to different areas in the city and therefore they were looking at what support could be offered to people who had been relocated.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the verbal update received in relation to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC),

-       Councillor Radley, Convener