Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mrs K K Trott.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Housing Policy Development and Review Panel meeting held on 16 November 2017.

The Head of Housing and Benefits provided an update on the action being taken in respect of item 6 of the previous minutes.  Members were advised that a further update would be brought to the Panel in due course.

It was AGREED that the minutes of the Housing Policy Development and Review Panel meeting held on 16 November 2017 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

An update was given to Members in respect of a recent fire at a Council owned property at Minden House in South Fareham.  

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To consider a report by the Managing Director of Fareham Housing on a review of Farelets.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Fareham Housing which gave an update on the Farelets Scheme.  The Panel also received a presentation which provided Members with an overview of recent case studies that demonstrate how the Farelets scheme has provided many homeless customers with successful housing outcomes. 

It was AGREED that the Panel note the progress of the Farelets scheme to date.

Members extended their thanks for a very interesting and informative report and presentation. 

To consider a report by the Managing Director of Fareham Housing on Council Housing Repairs and Maintenance.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Fareham Housing which outlined the Council Housing Repairs and Maintenance service delivered to residents during the third quarter of 2017/18.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Mrs K Mandry, Executive Member for Housing, addressed the Panel on this item.

The Planned Maintenance Manager reported that the one outstanding case where the Landlord Gas Safety Record has expired within the last 6-12 months has now been resolved.

Members commended the team on the significant improvement that has been made in respect of gas heating appliance inspections.

It was AGREED that the Panel notes the information contained in the report.

To consider a report by the Managing Director of Fareham Housing, which gives a preliminary overall review of the Panel’s Work Programme 2017/18 and the draft Work Programme 2018/19.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Fareham Housing which provides a preliminary review of the Work Programme for 2017/18 and presents a draft Work Programme for 2018/19.

Members were invited to put forward suggested items for inclusion in the 2018/19 Work Programme.  Councillor Mrs C L A Hockley requested an item outlining the current Housing Association position.  

It was AGREED that the 2017/18 Work Programme, attached as Appendix A to the report, be approved.