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Forward Work Programme

Meeting: 10/09/2014 - Housing OSC - Expired 07/05/15 (Item 26)

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Decision:

That the Forward Work Programme be updated accordingly.

Minutes:

The Housing & Learning Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator introduced a report to enable the Committee to consider the Forward Work Programme which had been populated to include Members’ suggestions following the recent planning workshop.

 

It was agreed that to avoid any duplication, Members of the Corporate Resources Overview & Scrutiny Committee would be invited to attend the next meeting on 15 October 2014 to consider the Welfare Reform Update.  Similarly, it was agreed that the Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee would be invited to attend the meeting on 24 March 2015 for the item on Vibrant and Viable Places.

 

Councillor Mike Reece asked that a future item be scheduled on vans allocated to caretakers.  In response to a question, the Neighbourhood Housing Manager said that proposed changes to Housing officer arrangements would reflect working patterns and that Housing officers would meet with Members for their respective areas around the end of the month.

 

Following a further question on nuisance neighbours in private properties, the Neighbourhood Housing Manager provided explanation on the Council’s powers to take action where the issue affected Council tenants and/or the housing management function.  Any other matters would need referral to the Community Safety Unit.

 

Councillor Rosetta Dolphin asked when the review of garage sites would be considered.  The Housing Regeneration & Strategy Manager advised that this would be discussed under the Asset Management Plan item scheduled for the next meeting and the Council Housing Development item at the April 2015 meeting.  He reported that following completion of most of the site visits, a list for future developments had been prepared based on feedback (including that from Members).  He agreed to share this information with the Committee.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Forward Work Programme be updated accordingly.