Housing Management Panel: East Area - 20 Nov 2024 6.00pm
Agenda
15 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 1 |
WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS & APOLOGIES
The panel welcomed attendees and noted that there were no apologies.
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noted |
| 2 |
MINUTES & ACTIONS OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed, subject to a minor amendment.
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approved |
| 3 |
ELECTION OF RESIDENT CO-CHAIRS
Chris El-Shabba was unanimously agreed to continue as resident co-chair, following a vote under the Area Panel Terms of Reference.
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approved |
| 4 |
BUDGET CONSULTATION UPDATE
Justine Harris provided a verbal update on the status of the budget and its delivery timeline to Budget Council in February 2025.
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noted |
| 5 |
HOUSING PERFORMANCE REPORT QUARTER 1 24-25
Grant Ritchie presented an update on housing repairs and maintenance, including repair waiting times, staffing issues, emergency door repairs, and the use of United Living for less complicated short-term repair work.
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noted |
| 6 |
RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT HIGH RISE
The panel received an update on the resident engagement strategy for high-rise blocks, including evacuation procedures, bulk waste, and safety concerns about electric-scooter storage containers. Geof Gage agreed to investigate concerns at Kingfisher Court and nearby high-rises.
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noted |
| 7 |
HATE INCIDENT POLICY CONSULTATION
Justine Harris outlined how the Council responds to hate incidents affecting Council tenants and leaseholders. Members were advised to report incidents to the Council and crimes to the police.
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noted |
| 8 |
ALLOCATIONS POLICY
Justine Harris provided a verbal update on the new Housing Allocation Policy, noting that consultation had ended and that delivery to Cabinet was expected in October or November 2024.
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noted |
| 9 |
BREAK
The meeting took a break.
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not stated |
| 10 |
APPRENTICESHIPS IN HOUSING MAINTENANCE
Grant Ritchie provided an overview of housing maintenance apprenticeships, highlighting their contribution to workforce skills and maintenance teams. The Chair commended the scheme and noted that apprentice retention rates were high.
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noted |
| 11 |
SUPPORTING DISABLED TENANTS’ NEEDS DURING WORKS
Janet Dowdell explained the support available to disabled tenants during repair and maintenance works, including temporary accommodation and storage of belongings. Geof Gage agreed to follow up with Sarah Potter regarding ongoing works at Robert Lodge.
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noted |
| 12 |
HOUSING REGULATORY JUDGEMENT
Justine Harris delivered a presentation on the housing regulatory judgement, and Grant Ritchie provided an update on electrical safety compliance.
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noted |
| 13 |
RESIDENTS QUESTION TIME
The panel decided to take residents’ questions as read.
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noted |
| 14 |
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The panel discussed the condition and mowing schedule of grass at Woodingdean Lawn Memorial. Councillor Allen stated that the grass would be cut within a month and explained that summer growth supported biodiversity.
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noted |
| 15 |
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
No substantive discussion was recorded under this item.
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not stated |
Decisions recorded here
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Key decisions
parsed from the minutes- The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed subject to a minor amendment.
- Chris El-Shabba was unanimously agreed to continue as resident co-chair.
- Geof Gage agreed to investigate safety concerns regarding scooter storage containers at Kingfisher Court and nearby high-rises.
- Geof Gage agreed to follow up with Sarah Potter regarding ongoing works at Robert Lodge.
- Residents’ questions were taken as read.