Place Overview & Scrutiny - 8 Sep 2026 4.00pm
Agenda
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Procedural Business
Apologies were received from Bernadette Kent and George Woodhams. Councillor Miller declared an interest, and the committee confirmed that the press and public would not be excluded because there were no Part Two items.
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not stated |
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Minutes
The minutes of the Place Overview & Scrutiny Meeting held on 24 March 2026 were approved.
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approved |
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Chair's Communication
The Chair outlined the five substantive agenda items and explained that they would be considered in a different order from the published agenda.
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not stated |
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Public Involvement
There were no public engagement items.
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not stated |
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Member Involvement
There were no member questions.
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not stated |
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Housing Safety and Quality Compliance - Progress Update
The committee considered progress in addressing issues identified by the Regulator of Social Housing, including repairs, damp and mould, Personal Evacuation Plans, asbestos compliance and lift servicing. The committee noted and commented on the progress made.
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noted |
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City Plan Update
Members discussed the emerging City Plan, housing targets, the implications of Local Government Reorganisation and the timing of the new National Planning Policy Framework. The committee noted progress to date and the future timetable.
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noted |
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Report of the Heritage Task & Finish Group
The committee considered the Heritage Task & Finish Group report, which contained 15 recommendations. It noted the report and referred the group's findings to Cabinet for consideration.
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approved |
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Visitor Economy TFG Scoping Report
The committee agreed to establish a Task & Finish Group to scrutinise the visitor economy of Brighton & Hove. It also approved the group's terms of reference, membership and duration.
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approved |
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Devolution Update
Members received an update on devolution, the Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority, funding, scrutiny arrangements and the relationship with local government reorganisation. The committee noted the update.
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noted |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the Place Overview & Scrutiny Meeting held on 24 March 2026 were approved.
- The committee noted progress in addressing issues identified by the Regulator of Social Housing.
- The committee noted progress and the future timetable for the new City Plan.
- The Heritage Task & Finish Group report was noted and its findings were referred to Cabinet for consideration.
- A Task & Finish Group was established to scrutinise the visitor economy of Brighton & Hove, with its terms of reference, membership and duration approved.
- The committee noted the update on devolution.