1. Private Sector Renewal Sub-Group 21 May 2008

2. Draft Project Plan

3. 1.Taking each of the four operational elements of the programme given in table 1. in turn, please advise on any pros and cons associated with each Table 1. PSR requirements by operational elements and outputs RequirementOperational ElementProgramme Output 1,3,6,9Use of a bidding process to target funds at those private sector households in greatest need 2, 9Use of partnerships to provide efficiencies and economies of scale 4Use of loans and private sector leverage 5, 7,8,9Clearly defined outputs and effective monitoring of outputs 5,6,7Clearly defined outputs to deliver improvements in the housing conditions of vulnerable households, reduction of CO2 emissions and contribution to sustainable communities (potentially PSAs 16,17 and 20 and NI 187)

4. 2.Do you think any other outputs should be sought for the PSR programme, in addition to those in table 2? Table 2. Draft list of outputs 1PSA 16 - Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training ( National Indicators 143, 145, 147,149 ) 2PSA 17 – Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and well being in later life (National Indicator 142 ) 3PSA 20 Increase long term housing supply and affordability (National Indicators 154,155, 156 ) 4NI 187 – Tackling fuel poverty – people receiving income based benefits living in homes with a low energy efficiency rating 5Target outputs relating to the former PSA 7: Increase the proportion of private housing in decent condition occupied by vulnerable groups 6Promoting regeneration and tackling deprivation 7Outputs relating to existing stock as specified in the Assembly’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan Priority 2. Reduce carbon emissions from existing domestic stock: Accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency measures in existing housing stock. 8Amount of private sector leverage (£ for £) 9Use of loans / equity release products to deliver outputs

5. 3.Do you disagree with any of the outputs in table 2? Table 2. Draft list of outputs 1PSA 16 - Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training ( National Indicators 143, 145, 147,149 ) 2PSA 17 – Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and well being in later life (National Indicator 142 ) 3PSA 20 Increase long term housing supply and affordability (National Indicators 154,155, 156 ) 4NI 187 – Tackling fuel poverty – people receiving income based benefits living in homes with a low energy efficiency rating 5Target outputs relating to the former PSA 7: Increase the proportion of private housing in decent condition occupied by vulnerable groups 6Promoting regeneration and tackling deprivation 7Outputs relating to existing stock as specified in the Assembly’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan Priority 2. Reduce carbon emissions from existing domestic stock: Accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency measures in existing housing stock. 8Amount of private sector leverage (£ for £) 9Use of loans / equity release products to deliver outputs

6. 4.Are there any particular issues for local authorities in delivering the outputs in table 2, that the Assembly should be aware of? Table 2. Draft list of outputs 1PSA 16 - Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training ( National Indicators 143, 145, 147,149 ) 2PSA 17 – Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and well being in later life (National Indicator 142 ) 3PSA 20 Increase long term housing supply and affordability (National Indicators 154,155, 156 ) 4NI 187 – Tackling fuel poverty – people receiving income based benefits living in homes with a low energy efficiency rating 5Target outputs relating to the former PSA 7: Increase the proportion of private housing in decent condition occupied by vulnerable groups 6Promoting regeneration and tackling deprivation 7Outputs relating to existing stock as specified in the Assembly’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan Priority 2. Reduce carbon emissions from existing domestic stock: Accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency measures in existing housing stock. 8Amount of private sector leverage (£ for £) 9Use of loans / equity release products to deliver outputs

7. 5.What is the relative importance of the outputs in table 2? Table 2. Draft list of outputs 1PSA 16 - Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training ( National Indicators 143, 145, 147,149 ) 2PSA 17 – Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and well being in later life (National Indicator 142 ) 3PSA 20 Increase long term housing supply and affordability (National Indicators 154,155, 156 ) 4NI 187 – Tackling fuel poverty – people receiving income based benefits living in homes with a low energy efficiency rating 5Target outputs relating to the former PSA 7: Increase the proportion of private housing in decent condition occupied by vulnerable groups 6Promoting regeneration and tackling deprivation 7Outputs relating to existing stock as specified in the Assembly’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan Priority 2. Reduce carbon emissions from existing domestic stock: Accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency measures in existing housing stock. 8Amount of private sector leverage (£ for £) 9Use of loans / equity release products to deliver outputs

8. 6.What should be the formula : bidding percentage split for 2009/10 and 2010/11? 30% 50% 65.5% 100% South East and West Midlands East of England East Midlands Allocation by Bidding

9. Questions 1.Taking each of the four operational elements of the programme given in table 1. in turn, please advise on any pros and cons associated with each 2.Do you think any other outputs should be sought for the PSR programme, in addition to those in table 2? 3.Do you disagree with any of the outputs in table 2? 4.Are there any particular issues for local authorities in delivering the outputs in table 2, that the Assembly should be aware of? 5.What is the relative importance of the outputs in table 2? 6.What should be the formula: bidding percentage split for 2009/10 and 2010/11?

10. Draft Bidding Criteria and Proforma (1 of 4) 1.Name of Project( the name and title of the project ) 2.Description of Project ( brief description of project) 3.Name(s) of Local Authority(s) [LAs] ( list of all the local authorities involved in the project ) – A letter of agreement signed and dated by each participating Private Sector Housing Manager should be attached. 4.Lead Authority( name of the local authority leading the project ) 5.Project Manager/ Lead Contact ( name, telephone number, e mail address please ) 6.Partners( list all partners involved in the delivery of the project eg energy suppliers, home improvement agencies etc ) 7.Financial Information (amount of Regional Housing Pot Grant that is being bid for) (expenditure plan) 8.Area( the local authority areas or part of local authority areas eg individual wards which will benefit from the project )

11. Draft Bidding Criteria and Proforma (2 of 4) 9.Evidence Base( specify the evidence base used to develop the project eg the date of the most recent stock condition survey, BRE data etc; how will programmes be targeted at private sector households in greatest need?) 10. Social ExclusionPSA 16 -,Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training ( National Indicators 143, 145, 147,149 ) explain how the project will contribute to the PSA target specifying the relevant National Indicators and client group eg NI 145 – Adults with learning disabilities in settled accommodation 11.Independence & Well Being PSA 17 – Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and well being in later life ( National Indicator 142 ) Explain how the project will contribute to the PSA target and NI 142 eg numbers of vulnerable people who will be supported to maintain independent living 12. Housing Supply & Affordability PSA 20 Increase long term housing supply and affordability ( National Indicators 154,155, 156 ) Explain how the project will contribute to increasing the supply of housing and in particular affordable housing eg does the project involve bringing empty properties back into use – will the LA have nomination rights etc

12. Draft Bidding Criteria and Proforma (3 of 4) 13.Fuel PovertyNI 187 – Tackling fuel poverty – people receiving income based benefits living in homes with a low energy efficency rating explain how the project will tackle fuel poverty eg how many vulnerable households will benefit, what measures are proposed to improve the SAP rating of homes, how will vulnerable households be identified etc 14.Decent HomesTarget outputs relating to the former PSA 7: Explain how the project will contribute to increasing the proportion of private housing in decent condition occupied by vulnerable groups 15.Draft South West Climate Change Action Plan Outputs relating to existing stock as specified in the Assembly’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan Priority 2. Reduce carbon emissions from existing domestic stock: explain how the project will contribute to the objective of accelerating the implementation of energy efficiency measures in existing housing stock. 16.Loans / Equity Release Schemes

13. Draft Bidding Criteria and Proforma (4 of 4) 17.Innovation 18.RegenerationPromoting regeneration and tackling deprivation Explain how the project will assist regeneration eg areas in receipt of regeneration funding, neighbourhood renewal, new deal for communities – specify any deprived areas which will benefit with details of deprivation indices etc 19.Project Management( explain how the project will be managed eg project board ) 20.Monitoring Arrangements ( how will performance progress will be monitored and data reported to Regional Housing Body) 21.Sub-Regional working ( explain how the project will contribute to sub-regional working between neighbouring authorities ) 22.Private Sector Landlords ( explain how private sector landlords have/will be involved in developing and delivering the project ) 23.Sustainability and Private Sector Leverage ( briefly explain the long term aims and benefits of the project eg how do you propose to build on the project work in future years ie beyond 2008/2009, what other funding will be attracted, how will it support other housing- related projects or organisations ).