URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14622

Decision Maker: Director of Housing and Communities - Vicky McDermott

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report provides an update on the current performance of DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) delivery, new ways of working and alignment of HRA adaptations service to mirror CARN (Care and repair Newcastle) good practice.

Content: This report provides an update on the current performance of DFG (Disabled Facilities Grant) delivery, new ways of working and alignment of HRA adaptations service to mirror CARN (Care and repair Newcastle) good practice. The following recommendations are made in the report: Ensure that the Ring fenced grant - DFG - allocated but not yet spent allocation of funding from previous years be carried over into the current years to be utilised as per grant guidance to reduce waiting list. Support greater alignment between CARN and HRA processes as set out in the body of the report. To reduce costs, increase efficiencies and improve recycling and servicing programmes across CARN and HRA.

Date of Decision: February 13, 2026