Housing Management Panel: Central Area - 13 Jun 2023 11.00am
Agenda
12 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
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WELCOME AND APOLOGIES
Apologies were received from Linda King of Essex Place Tenants Association.
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not stated |
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CHAIR'S COMMUNICATIONS
The Chair explained that concerns about street sweeping, maintenance of verges, pavements and parks were outside the Housing remit and would not be discussed at this meeting. The Area Panel Review would focus future panels more closely on housing issues.
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noted |
| 3 |
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2022 were agreed as a correct record, subject to an amendment concerning missing padlocks on the individual landings at Essex Place.
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approved |
| 4 |
ACTION LOG
Updates were provided on health and safety concerns, removal of a scaffolding plank, security sweep instructions, unexplained signage and a clean-up at Essex Place.
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not stated |
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EDB REVIEW CONCLUSION REPORT
The Estate Development Budget Review Group report was introduced for discussion and comment. Issues concerning whether repairs and maintenance matters were being directed through the EDB were raised, and a future report on ground maintenance was promised.
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not stated |
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HOUSING COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PROGRESS UPDATE AND HOUSING PERFORMANCE REPORT QUARTER 3 2022/23
The Council Housing Performance report was introduced. Discussion covered rent support, housing benefits, estate walkabouts and the need to address accessibility for elderly and disabled residents.
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not stated |
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AREA PANEL REVIEW: TERMS OF REFERENCE AND REPORT
Proposed new terms of reference for Housing Area Panels were discussed. Members raised issues concerning resident drop-ins, communication with residents and associations, leaseholder participation and councillor co-chairing.
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not stated |
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REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - WHAT ARE PERMITTED USES? AND WHAT PROPOSALS DO RESIDENTS HAVE?
The item was introduced with reference to the appendix in the agenda. No comments or questions were raised.
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noted |
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RESIDENTS QUESTIONS - 3 STAR, ALL 4 AREAS
Questions concerning refuse collection at Sylvan Hall and the laundry room review were discussed. Justine Harris undertook to follow up with Melissa Francis regarding the refuse collection response, and a future report on laundries was indicated.
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not stated |
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RESIDENTS QUESTIONS - 2 STAR LOCAL AREA
Questions were raised about the criteria for window replacements at Sylvan Hall and confidentiality and permit reissue issues concerning digital parking permits at Essex Place. Geof Gage undertook to confirm the window-replacement criteria and provide a response.
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not stated |
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POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS
No discussion was held.
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not stated |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
No discussion was held.
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not stated |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2022 were approved subject to an amendment concerning missing padlocks on the individual landings at Essex Place.
- Future Housing Area Panels are intended to focus more closely on housing issues rather than wider city maintenance matters.