Annual Report 2011.pdf (size 6 MB) - Offaly County Council

SPC Chair: Molly Buckley MCC
Members:
Cllr. Paddy Rowland
Cllr. Sinead Moylan-Ryan
Cllr. John Carroll
Cllr. Nicola Hogan
Cllr. Finian O‟Neill
Sectoral:
Ms. Susan Ryan
Ms. Tessy Doyle
Mr. Joe O‟Brien
Director Of Services: Seán Murray
Senior Executive Officer: Dermot Mahon, Housing
Senior Executive Engineer: Martin Quinn, Housing
Administrative Officer: Caroline Dempsey & Brian Pey
County Librarian: Mary Stuart
Arts Officer: Sinead O‟Reilly
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Achievements and Constraints
There was a further increase in the number of approved
applicants for social housing supports in 2011 due to
the ongoing economic downturn. 277 completed
applications were received in 2011 of which 263 were
approved following assessment. The Housing list
reached 703 at year end representing a 20% year on
year increase. Increasing demand for social housing
together with capital budget restrictions made it
increasingly difficult for the Council to fully respond to
the housing needs in the County.
Significant achievements during 2011 were the
allocation of 108 tenancies at locations throughout the
County. Progress was also achieved in recoupment of
final accounts on outstanding capital schemes.
Progress has been made in securing additional units
under the leasing scheme and significant remedial
works scheme at Churchview Heights, Edenderry was
completed together with 14 DPG schemes.
The number of RAS transfers achieved was 26. In
addition, the waiting time for housing assessments was
kept to a minimum due to the ongoing commitment of
staff in providing quality customer services. 35 longterm
and casual voids were brought back into stock.
Significant progress was also made on the Grove St
Action Plan with all vacant houses bought back into
stock though significant investment under the Energy
Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011