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I’m exploring how garage sites are managed and repurposed across the sector, particularly where social value and community impact are considered.

1. Garage Ownership and Occupancy
• Total number of garages owned or managed by the council
• Number currently let, vacant, or awaiting redevelopment
• If known, approximate breakdown of garage users (e.g. council tenants, residents, businesses)

2. Financial Information (if available)
• Average monthly rent charged for garages
• Approximate annual income from garage lettings
• Any recent investment or financial summaries linked to garage sites

3. Maintenance Budget and Condition
• Any allocated annual budget or planned spend for garage site maintenance or refurbishment
• Where available, any condition assessments or summaries used to inform maintenance decisions
• Any criteria used to determine whether garages are repaired, decommissioned, or redeveloped

4. Management Approach
• Whether garage sites are currently managed in-house or via an external contractor/partner
• If applicable, any upcoming reviews or strategy updates relating to garage site management, and when these are expected

5. Complaints and ASB
• Any complaints or concerns raised in the past three years relating to garage sites (e.g. condition, security, anti-social behaviour)

6. Strategic Approach and Community Impact
• Any policies or internal guidance that reference garage site management or redevelopment
• Any recent or planned redevelopments
• Where available, any documents outlining community engagement or social value considerations