|
Decision making processName of the case study Decision making process The main step in the decision making process was the decision to use the partnering scheme to encourage information sharing between all 9 partners. The terms of reference between the team can be seen in the following diagram.
It was a decision made by the Housing Management section of the council to redevelop the maisonettes. This was on the back of various studies undertaken into the options available, including refurbishment works. It was agreed that it was more cost effective to redevelop rather than refurbish. Tenant consultation was also undertaken in this decision making process. Once the preferred option was identified by Housing Management, Cardiff Council Cabinet approval was achieved. Council Cabinet Minutes are available which illustrate permission to proceed being granted for the scheme and under what context. There is a structure in place where all issues are dealt with on a site level first, if this cannot take place then the decision making process moves to the next level of managers and then up to Director level. Under the partnering structure we try to ensure that issues are resolved at the first tier. Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Using the partnership approach ensured that there was a level of agreement concerning the approach to sustainability that the development was to take. Having been in place from the start of the project, the tool has helped shape the process of the project. This has particularly assisted with solving problems as they arose and providing a stable and clear working process. The Cardiff Partnering Scheme is a vehicle by which various redundant areas of Council Housing owned land can be redeveloped for a complete mixed tenure of housing - private, social, council & low-cost home ownership. By using the partnership approach we are able to achieve best value and encourage a larger focus on sustainable development even in the private market. It is hoped that the development within the scheme will be of a higher standard than ´one-off´ developments and that the partners work toward creating a Cardiff Standard of Housing. Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Name of tool Decision making process - tools in decision-making process Decision making process - how was the information for the dmp disseminated The information concerning the project was disseminated directly to the public, no other parties were involved. The project has been widely publicised in local newspapers and on the television. Information is available on the Constructing Excellence website and CCC website. Decision making process - how was the public involved An artist was employed to visit local schools and interact with the public during an open day. Information gained has resulted in the design of 60 plaques to be placed on walls and fences in the area, which has provided ownership of the development for the residents. It is hoped that this will be incorporated into future projects. Once CCC had undertaken research into various options of redevelopment, and an option was chosen, full consultation was then undertaken with the residents involved. This included homeowners who had bought council properties in the past. Not every resident agreed with the scheme initially but did agree that something had to be done. With the use of continual consultation the scheme proceeded and all owners sold their properties back to the council, some of whom chose to become council tenants once more taking a new property within the development. The residents were not directly invited to be part of the decision making process, although the scheme could not progress without the support of the residents and especially the owners. Decision making process - was there public discussion over the project What tools were used to assess sustainability? Cardiff County Council (CCC) Sustainability Appraisal Matrix Joseph Rowntree Lifetime Homes Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) More information |