Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Overview & Scrutiny Facilitator presented the current Forward Work Programme for consideration, which included an update on outstanding actions.

Following questions around the garage site review, it was agreed that an update report on the garage site review together with an update on the car parking matrix be added to the Forward Work Programme.

It was also agreed that a copy of the outcome of the garage site review by ward be circulated to all Members of the Council

The recommendations in the report were supported.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Forward Work Programme be noted;

(b) That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises; and

(c) That the Committee notes the progress made in completing the outstanding actions.

The Service Manager (Housing Welfare & Communities) presented a report which provided an update on the progress of the Sheltered Housing Review.

The Communication and Engagement Plan was also presented to the Committee.

It was suggested that periodic update reports on the Sheltered Housing Review be added to the FWP.

The recommendation in the report was supported.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee note the progress of the Sheltered Housing Review.

The Service Manager (Housing Welfare & Communities) presented the Tenant Involvement Strategy and Tenant Involvement Action Plan which provided a commitment to tenant engagement and highlighted what work was needed to improve the current position.

The recommendation in the report was supported.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee support and approve the Tenant Involvement Strategy.

The Service Manager Housing Assets presented the key figures and key activities against the void action plan, as outlined in the briefing note.

RESOLVED:

That the update be noted.