Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs K Trott and B Bayford.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Health and Housing Policy Development and Review Panel meeting held on 14 March 2013.

It was AGREED that the minutes of the meeting of the Health and Housing Policy Development and Review Panel held on 14 March 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

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 or disclosures of advice or directions 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 Director of Community on the Hampshire Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Community regarding the progress made on developing the Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Samantha Hudson Head of Health and Wellbeing Partnerships, addressed the Panel on this item and took questions from members.

It was AGREED that’s: -

(a)  the Panel thank Samantha Hudson for her presentation;

(b)  the Panel noted the progress to date in the development of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy; and

(c)  the Panel supports Hampshire’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy in order for it to progress to be adopted by Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Board in Summer 2013.

To consider a presentation by the Director of Community on an introduction to the Role of the Panel.

The Panel received a presentation by the Director of Community on an Introduction to the Role of the Panel.

At the invitation of the Chairman the Head of Strategic Housing addressed the Panel on this item. The presentation gave a brief overview of the Role of the Panel, the Officers involved, and the Key Targets.

Members were encouraged to feedback to the Panel or Councillor Bayford on issues raised by residents.

It was AGREED that the Head of Strategic Housing be thanked for the presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Community which reviews the Work Programme for 2013/14.

The Panel received a report by the Director of Community on the Panels work programme for 2013/14. Members were asked to note the revisions to the Work Programme as shown in item 2 of the report.

Councillor Davies suggested that the Work Programme be moved to the end of the agenda for future meetings, to allow any issues that may arise within a meeting to be considered for inclusion onto the Work Programme.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  the Panel noted the content of the report; and

(b)  the Panel agreed to move the Work Programme to the end of the agenda for future meetings.

To consider a report by the Director of Community on a review of the Sheltered Housing Stock.

The Panel received a report by the Director of Community on a review of the Sheltered Housing Stock which outlined proposed changes to a variety of sheltered housing schemes in order to better accommodate those with mobility issues.

It was AGREED that the content of the report be noted.

To consider a report by the Director of Community on the Development of Land at Palmerston Avenue.

The Panel received a report by the Director of Community which outlined the proposals for the Council to build 16 flats for affordable rent on land in its ownership at the bottom of Palmerston Avenue.

It was AGREED that the Panel support the proposal to develop 16 one bedroom flats for affordable rent on land at Palmerston Avenue.