Housing Management Panel: Central Area - 15 Sep 2026 6.00pm
Agenda
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Election
Emma Salcombee was elected resident co-chair for 2026-27 by 3 votes to 1. Councillor McLeay was re-elected as Councillor co-chair for 2026-27 by 4 votes to 2.
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approved |
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Welcome, Introduction and Apologies
Apologies were received from Councillor McLeay, Linda King, Lee Catt and Martin Cunningham.
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noted |
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Minutes and Actions of the Previous Meeting
Members discussed corrections, outstanding queries and actions from the previous meeting. The minutes were agreed as a correct record.
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approved |
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Resident Questions
The panel considered resident questions concerning laundry provision, senior resident engagement, accessibility, leaseholder participation, food-waste bins, public computer accessibility and responsive maintenance. Several follow-up actions were assigned to officers.
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noted |
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Annual Housing Performance Report
Martin Reid and Harry Williams presented the annual housing performance report, including right-to-buy trends, the distribution of right-to-buy Council homes and EPCC compliance. The panel discussed the possibility of providing a net figure for Council homes purchased.
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noted |
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Break
The meeting adjourned for a break.
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not stated |
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Health and Safety Report
The panel received an update on regulatory judgement, compliance improvements, communal areas and the responsibilities applying to leaseholders and Council tenants. It was noted that there were 46 high-rise blocks in the city.
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noted |
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Hoarding Awareness Report
The panel received an overview of how hoarding is managed, including trauma-informed responses, possible support from Adult Social Care and referrals to the Tenancy Sustainment team. The discussion highlighted the need to empower tenant and resident associations and the lack of clear treatment pathways.
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noted |
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Positive Community News
Residents shared information about the Craven Vale summer fair, a Rottingdean Theatre production, the response to a burst mains pipe at Essex Place and the East Area Residents Only Meeting.
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noted |
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AOB
The panel discussed fire-safety compliance and storage of E-Bikes, including a possible separate fire-safety meeting and a potential bike rack at Essex Place. Actions were agreed for officers to provide advice and follow up on the bike rack.
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noted |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- Emma Salcombee was elected resident co-chair for 2026-27 by 3 votes to 1.
- Councillor McLeay was re-elected as Councillor co-chair for 2026-27 by 4 votes to 2.
- The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record.
- Martin Reid and Stefan Scheiner were asked to provide E-Bike fire-safety advice and consider a home-safety visit.
- Martin Reid was asked to contact Emma Salcombe regarding a possible bike rack at Essex Place.