Decision details

The Director, Prosperity and Development presented the report, which set out proposals for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) to act as the Lead Body for the administration and monitoring of the mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC).

The Director referred Members to Section 5 of the report, which set out the proposal. It was explained that MTCBC’s Chief Executive had written to RCT’s Chief Executive to explore if there is any potential capacity to enter a collaborative arrangement for RCT to deliver Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG’s) across Cwm Taf. Following a review, the Director felt that the collaborative arrangement would have little impact on RCT, with any potential fee income offsetting any additional costs the Council may incur in administering and monitoring MTCBC’s scheme. The Director added that the proposals would also ensure that MTCBC meet its mandatory duty to consider DFG’s, therefore enabling disabled residents to have the opportunity to receive a grant in order to make adaptations to their homes allowing them to live independently.

The Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Housing commented that the proposal was straightforward and was happy to support the recommendation.

(Note: County Borough Councillor M. Webber chose not to vote on this item as she was not present for the discussion)

It was RESOLVED:

1.    To approve the proposal for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) to act as the Lead Body for the administration and monitoring of the mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) as set out in section 5 of the report.