Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Offices
Contact: Democratic Services
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies of absence were received from Councillor D M Whittingham, Alderman Crouch and Brian Lee. |
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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Housing Tenancy Board meeting held on 29 July 2013. Minutes: It was AGREED that the minutes of the Housing Tenancy Board held on 29 July 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
It was noted that comments made by the tenant representatives regarding poor communication from officers to tenants had not been recorded in the minutes from the previous meeting. As it was unclear as to which item on the minutes it referred to, it was agreed that it would be addressed at item 7 on the agenda. |
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Chairman's Announcements Minutes: The Chairman announced that Alderman Crouch is seriously ill in hospital at present and that the Housing Tenancy Board thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Bayford addressed the Panel on this item. |
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Declarations of Interest and Disclosures of Advice or Directions 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. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting. |
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Deputations To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged. Minutes: There were no deputations made at this meeting. |
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Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report for Building Services PDF 160 KB To consider a report by the Director of Streetscene on the Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report for Building Services. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director of Streetscene which gave an update on the Quarterly Performance Monitoring data for Building Services.
The Head of Building Services was asked why when modernising vacant properties it is not established whether a disabled adaption will be needed to prevent further changes being made to the property once the new tenant moves in. It was explained to the Board that Building Services and Tenancy Services work together when allocating a void property to identify any adaptions/changes needed to the property prior to the tenant moving in, however it is not always possible due to differences in approaches taken to allocations by Tenancy Services and Strategic Housing teams.
It was AGREED that the content of the report be noted. |
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Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report for Tenancy Services PDF 216 KB To consider a report by the Director of Community on the Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report for Tenancy Services. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director of Community on the Quarterly Performance Monitoring data for Tenancy Services. The Senior Housing Management Officer presented the report and took questions from members after each section of the report.
Rent Arrears: The Board were informed that rent arrears have increased by £13,751 since the last quarterly report. It was noted that that the totals figures in the table at point 4 of the report did not add up correctly, officers apologised for this error.
Anti-Social Behaviour: The Board noted the increase in reported incidents since the last meeting. It was explained to the board that the majority of these reports are noise and alcohol related complaints.
Estate Management: The Board noted the results of the 15 Estate inspections that have taken place since the last meeting. The tenant representatives expressed concern over the lack of feedback from officers to confirm that the actions identified had been completed in a timely manner. The Board were informed that all residents who attend the estate inspections should receive feedback from the Housing Officer regarding issues that were raised during the inspection. The Board noted the satisfaction feedback received regarding the cleaning and grounds maintenance service. It was commented that the level of service from the grounds maintenance service varied considerably and that tenants rarely received any feedback from the grounds maintenance service after raising issues. The Board were informed that grounds maintenance service would be the key topic at the next block captains event. The Board were also informed that Jennie Larkin (Tenant Involvement Officer) is the contact for all block captains.
It was AGREED that the content of the report be noted. |
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Review of Car Parking on Housing Estates PDF 117 KB To consider a report by the Director of Community on a review of Car Parking on Housing Estates. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director Community which reviewed Car Parking on Housing Estates.
The Board debated this item at length. Concern was raised by the tenant representatives as to the effectiveness of some of the options for consideration, but it was explained to the Board that should the proposal be agreed each individual site would be looked at in more detail to identify specific issues and possible solutions.
Mr S Lovelock proposed that £25,000 per annum be set aside from the Housing Capital Programme to improve car parking on housing estates. Having been duly seconded and put to the vote the proposal was declared carried unanimously.
It was AGREED that:-
(a) the content of the report be noted; and
(b) the Board requests the Executive to set aside £25,000 per annum from the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme to improve parking on Housing Estates. |
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Estate Improvements Programme 2013/14 - An Update PDF 32 KB To consider a report by the Director of Community on an update to the Estate Improvements Programme 2013/14. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director of Community which gave an update on the Estate Improvements Programme 2013/14.
The Board thanked the Tenancy Services Manager for the work that has already been completed, especially with regards to the lighting improvements at Chapleside and fencing works at Nashe Way.
It was AGREED that the content of the report be noted. |
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Housing Services Complaints PDF 41 KB To consider a report by the Director of Community on Housing Services Complaints. Minutes: The Board received a report by the Director of Community which reviewed Housing Services Complaints, as a result of a change to the Ombudsman Service in April this year.
The tenant representatives discussed this matter at length and agreed that the current arrangements for the handling of complaints worked well and that they felt they already played an active role in liaising with tenants and officers regarding issues.
It was AGREED that the tenant representatives serving on the Housing Tenancy Board accept the role as nominated persons to refer complaints to the Council via the Council’s complaints procedure.
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Findings from Energy and Water Survey PDF 735 KB To consider a report by the Director of Streetscene on the Findings from the Energy and Water Survey. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director of Streetscene on the findings from the energy and water survey.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Councillor Bayford addressed the Board on this item.
It was AGREED that:-
(a) the content of the report be noted; and
(b) the Board endorses the implementation of energy and water reduction strategy.
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General Tenants Forum - Chairman's Report The Chairman of the Tenants Forum is invited to provide a summary of the issues discussed and the matters arising from the last meeting of the Forum. Minutes: The Board received a verbal update from the Chairman of the Tenants Forum regarding the issues and matters arising from the last meeting of the Forum.
It was AGREED that the Chairman of the Tenants Forum be thanked. |
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Housing Tenancy Board Work Programme 2013/14 PDF 160 KB To consider a report by the Director of Community, which reviews the Board’s Work Programme for 2013/14. Minutes: The Board considered a report by the Director of Community on the Board’s Work Programme for 2013/14.
It was AGREED that:-
(a) subject to the revisions set out in paragraph 2 of the report, the Work Programme for 2013/14 be approved; and
(b) to Work Programme for 2013/14 as Appendix A to these minutes, be submitted to the Executive for information.
HOUSING TENANCY BOARD –WORK PROGRAMME 2013/2014
Unallocated items · Review of Tenant Cashback Scheme Pilots'
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