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Agenda and minutes

Venue: Collingwood Room - Civic Offices. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services 

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R Bird and S Ingram.

2.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 197 KB

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Housing Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 09 February 2023.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 09 February 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

3.

Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

4.

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.

5.

Deputations

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

Minutes:

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

6.

Executive Business pdf icon PDF 84 KB

To consider any item of business dealt with by the Executive since the last meeting of the Panel that falls under the remit of the Housing Portfolio.  This will include any decisions taken by the Executive Member during the same time period.

6(1)

Crossfell Walk Development Update pdf icon PDF 15 KB

Minutes:

There were no questions or comments for clarification in respect of this item.

6(2)

Draft Empty Homes Strategy pdf icon PDF 65 KB

Minutes:

There were no questions or comments for clarification in respect of this item.

6(3)

Fareham Housing Stock Conditions Survey pdf icon PDF 65 KB

Minutes:

There were no questions or comments for clarification in respect of this item.

6(4)

Fareham Housing Void Property Works and Improvements Contract pdf icon PDF 66 KB

Minutes:

There were no questions or comments for clarification in respect of this item.

7.

Opportunities Plan 2023-2027 pdf icon PDF 82 KB

To receive a presentation providing an overview of the Council’s Opportunities Plan and how the Year 1 project proposals relate to the Housing Portfolio.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel received a presentation which provided an overview of the Council’s Opportunities Plan and how the Year 1 project proposals relate to the Housing Portfolio.   A copy of the presentation slides is attached as Appendix A to these minutes.

 

Members of the Panel asked a series of questions pertaining to the various projects outlined in the report with a focus on the reduced costs of Bed and Breakfast facilities and the challenges faced to improve void turnaround times. Officers explained that more detail on these projects was to be presented to the Panel at item 8 on the agenda and highlighted that these are a key focus for the Housing department at this time.

 

Questions were raised around the challenges faced in producing savings in Housing which is a statutory service. Officers explained that the focus is to introduce efficiencies which save money. One of the key areas currently being developed to achieve this, is to improve residents’ ability to make initial contact to the Housing Options department via an online form. Although Members agreed that this would free up officer time and allow urgent cases to be prioritised, the Panel asked that face to face contact should always be maintained as an option for anyone using the service.

 

RESOLVED that the Housing Scrutiny Panel notes the content of the presentation and commented on the proposals as appropriate.

8.

Affordable Housing Update pdf icon PDF 76 KB

To receive a presentation by the Head of Housing Delivery which updates members on progress with Fareham Housing sites and other relevant strategic Housing Matters.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel received a presentation by the Head of Housing Delivery which updated members on progress with Fareham Housing Sites and other relevant strategic housing matters.  A copy of the presentation slides is attached to these minutes as Appendix B.

 

The Head of Housing Delivery highlighted to Members that this is the highest number of completed projects that she has ever been able to report to Members and explained how this has a knock-on effect throughout the Housing department as these properties are occupied.

 

Councillor Mrs Hockley asked that a special thanks be passed to all those officers involved in the development of Assheton Court. Members are truly grateful for the hard work from officers in not only developing the site, but also in decanting residents into Sir Randal Cremer House with such care.

 

RESOLVED that the Housing Scrutiny Panel notes the content of the presentation.

9.

Update on the Housing Register pdf icon PDF 408 KB

To receive a report by the Head of Housing Delivery on the Housing Register.

Minutes:

The Panel received a report by the Head of Housing Delivery which provided information to members regarding the Council’s housing register, its recent review, and ongoing monitoring of new affordable housing delivery.

 

RESOLVED that the Housing Scrutiny Panel notes the content of the report.

10.

Housing Scrutiny Panel Priorities

To provide an opportunity for Members to consider the scrutiny priorities for the Housing Panel.

Minutes:

Members were asked to consider the Scrutiny Priorities for the Panel.

 

Members agreed that a scoping report be drafted to formulate an invitation to Vivid Housing Limited to present to the Panel. In consultation with the Chairman, officers will draft a report focusing key points around repairs, renewals and customer service, before bringing it  to a future meeting of the Panel for consideration.

 

Members also requested that an update on the Welborne delivery of affordable homes be brought to the Panel within the current municipal year.

 

RESOLVED that the Scrutiny Priorities for the Housing Scrutiny Panel were reviewed.

 

 




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