Housing Management Panel: East Area - 19 Nov 2025 6.00pm
Venue
Robert Lodge Community Rooms, 35 - 70 Manor Place, Brighton, BN2 5FG
Contact officer
Francis Mitchell
Agenda
Minutes
not published
Agenda
11 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 1 |
Welcome, Introduction & Apologies
Apologies were received from Harry Williams and Councillor Allen.
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not stated |
| 2 |
Seaside Homes Trustee Nomination
The Chair introduced the item and discussed raising the nomination details at the tenant celebration day, on social media and in the Bristol Estate WhatsApp Group.
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not stated |
| 3 |
Minutes & Actions of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2025 were agreed as a correct record subject to recording Janet Gearing's attendance. Outstanding actions and follow-up work were also discussed.
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approved |
| 4 |
Housing Performance Report Quarter 1 - 2025/26
The panel received the Housing Performance report and discussed tenancy support communications, flooring and gripper-rod removal, presentation of performance information, and the use of Community Protection Notices and Warnings in anti-social behaviour cases.
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noted |
| 5 |
Health & Safety Compliance Update
The panel received an update on electrical testing, access issues, referrals for vulnerable residents, fire-door installation and planned retrofit work.
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noted |
| 6 |
LPS Block Update
The panel discussed the cabinet decision to regenerate the site over three to five years, the proposed sequence of works, consultation and local lettings arrangements, and support for tenants who will be rehoused.
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noted |
| 7 |
Proposed Pocket-Park at Bristol Estate Discussion
The panel received an update on the proposed pocket-park, including the green-space survey, funding opportunities, accessibility, lighting, seating and planters. The survey results will be collated into a report.
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noted |
| 8 |
EIB Discussion on Old Bin Stores & People's Laundrette
The panel discussed fire-safety checks for old bin stores, the delay to the laundrette pending the laundry review, and proposed activities including mindfulness and yoga classes.
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noted |
| 9 |
Disrepairs Website & Awareness
The panel discussed reporting disrepairs to the council, the complaints and ombudsman processes, risks from cold callers posing as council staff, and communications for residents and councillors.
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noted |
| 10 |
Resident Questions, 2-Star & 3 Star
The panel considered resident questions about refuse and recycling collections, food waste, deliveries and parcel thefts, anti-social behaviour, and the Estate Development Budget task and finish group. Officers agreed to investigate several issues and provide further information.
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noted |
| 11 |
Any Other Business
The panel discussed promoting the Tenant Celebration day, recognising work at Robert Lodge, community projects in Woodingdean, temporary accommodation entitlements and the status of a property on Langley Crescent.
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noted |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2025 were agreed as a correct record subject to recording Janet Gearing's attendance.
- Instructions on testing newly installed CO2 detectors will be brought to the panel and guidance will be provided to the Chair.
- A briefing on the range of support available from Tenancy Services will be prepared for newsletters.
- The proposed LPS Block regeneration will proceed over a three-to-five-year period, with St James’ House identified as the first area for redevelopment.
- The results of the Bristol Estate green-space survey will be collated into a report.
- Old bin stores will be fully checked for fire safety before improvement activity proceeds.
- Residents will receive information about the introduction of communal food-waste collections.