Housing Management Panel: Central Area - 18 Mar 2025 6.00pm
Agenda
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WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS & APOLOGIES
The panel noted apologies from Lee Catt, Linda King, Eileen Stuart and Councillor Wilkinson. Members, resident representatives, officers and guest Sarah Booker-Lewis were introduced.
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noted |
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MINUTES & ACTIONS OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Residents raised corrections and updates relating to the previous minutes and outstanding actions. The minutes were agreed as accurate apart from the issue raised, with officers assigned follow-up actions.
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approved |
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HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT BUDGET PROPOSAL AND TENANT FEEDBACK
The panel received a briefing on the 2025-26 Housing Revenue Account budget-setting process. Residents requested detailed budget meetings for tenants and leaseholders, and Justine Harris agreed to investigate dates.
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noted |
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HOUSING PERFORMANCE REPORT Q2 2024/25
The panel received an update on housing performance, including repairs backlogs, customer service vacancies and rent collection. Members discussed Universal Credit payment arrangements and communication with residents.
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noted |
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UPDATE TO REGULATORY JUDGEMENT
The panel received an update on the C3 regulatory judgement, serious failings identified and monthly meetings with the RSH. Members discussed building surveys, leaseholder property values and smoke alarm servicing.
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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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RESIDENTS' QUESTIONS 2 AND 3 STAR
Residents raised questions about communications, cladding and pipes, works notifications, scaffolding and insurance, lifts, bulk rubbish, laundry maintenance, cleaning and anti-social behaviour. Officers provided responses and agreed follow-up actions, including a future presentation on the anti-social behaviour policy.
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noted |
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ELECTION OF RESIDENT CO-CHAIR
No person came forward for election as resident co-chair. Emma Salcombe was to remain chair on an interim basis, with the item moved to the March Housing Area Panel.
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deferred |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS | POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS
Rosemary Johnson reported on community events at Craven Vale and invited panel members. She also reported on the next leaseholders group meeting and plans for an annual summit.
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noted |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as accurate apart from the resident name and location issue raised.
- Justine Harris agreed to investigate dates for resident and leaseholder budget meetings.
- Darren Levy agreed to look into the policy concerning compensation or valuation of leaseholders' flats following public statements about demolishing blocks.
- The anti-social behaviour policy will be brought to a future panel presentation.
- The election of a resident co-chair was moved to the March Housing Area Panel, with Emma Salcombe remaining chair in the interim.