Issue - decisions

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to note that the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord would ascertain the situation with the waste service in the Balnagask area and would address any concerns that were raised;

(ii)            to recognise that this continues to be a difficult situation for homeowners and welcome the continued offer of mental health support from SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) for those affected by this situation;

(iii)          to note the outcome of the engagement with homeowners in June 2025;

(iv)          to note the next steps in relation to the Property Swap option;

(v)           to instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to withdraw Option 3 (roof on – roof off) given that no responding party was interested in this option;

(vi)          to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to continue to engage with homeowners in relation to Voluntary Acquisition and to review this and report back to this Committee in early 2026 on whether this option should remain open into future financial years;

(vii)         to note that the demolition plans for Council-owned blocks have been suspended whilst engagement was undertaken with homeowners and instruct the Chief Officer – Capital to recommence the planning, preparation, engagement and mitigation works for this with immediate effect;

(viii)       to note that engineering inspections of properties continue and that all properties inspected so far have been identified as having a high risk (as per the IStructE guidance); and note that the Council, as an enforcement authority, continues to monitor this professional advice and will continue to advise all homeowners of their responsibilities under the relevant legislation; and

(ix)          to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to take forward master planning of the site, considering the scenario of a fully cleared site and any alternative scenarios.