FOI - Decent Housing Scheme

Request for: 1. The Decent Homes Funding Application made by Tower Hamlets Council and/or Tower Hamlets Homes. 2. The charge that was agreed by Greater London Authority (GLA) for leaseholders to be charged against the Decent Homes Scheme. 3. The charge Tower Hamlets Council and/or Tower Hamlets Homes stated they will charge the leaseholders for the refurbishment under the Decent Homes Scheme. 4. What the council deemed as necessary ‘works’ to be completed under the Decent Homes Scheme. 5. Under the Decent Homes Scheme who takes the nominal value of the parts (roof tiles, old doors) taken away from the property. 6. What protections are in place for leaseholders with high charges and what can the GLA do to support the raising costs of the works under the Decent Homes Scheme. 7. What financial cap has been set for the works under the Decent Homes Scheme in Tower Hamlets? 8. Can you please provide a sample of the council’s documentation showing how the estimated charges are explained to leaseholders. Please include; information given by Tower Hamlets to GLA of the cap, description of works, a breakdown of charges for the main elements of the works, overheads, contingency, dispute protocols and how any savings are distributed to leaseholders where profit sharing arrangements exist.