Issue - meetings

That the updated Risk Register and Risk Mitigation Actions, as outlined within the report, be noted.

The Chief Officer (Housing & Assets) introduced the Recovery Strategy update and advised of the risks which had been amended since the last meeting.  The risk around Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) had been downgraded as it was now more readily available, and critical work was still being undertaken on DFG’s providing tenants were comfortable with the work taking place.  With regards to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme which had previously been halted, careful risk assessments had now been undertaken and the WHQS has commenced again with a careful approach and improvements taking place safely for tenants and contractors.

Cllr Brown raised concerns on tenancy enforcement matters and the recovery of overpaid Housing Benefit.  The Chief Officer (Housing & Assets) commented that it was not the courts current priority to deal with enforcements and that it had created many challenges which would take some time to resolve.  The Benefits Manger commented with regards to the over payment of Housing Benefits and informed the committee that a soft recovery was in process and was being conducted sensitively and carefully.

The recommendation outlined within the report was moved by Councillor Ted Palmer and seconded by Councillor Ron Davies. 

RESOLVED:

That the updated Risk Register & Risk Mitigation Actions, as outlined within the report be noted.