Minutes:
7.1 The chair introduced the item and reminded members that they were to bring suggested items of business for this year. He then stated that this would be an opportunity for members to influence two major work areas, housing and community safety. The sub-committee then discussed and suggested the following areas :-
Housing
· Role of the Arbitration Service
· Housing Repairs/ How effective are contractors
· Leaseholder Charges & Communications/ Looking at Contractor Charges
· Review of new Allocations Policy/ Temporary Accommodation/ Home Search
· Community Engagement/ TMO delivery in new housing
· Damp/ Pest Control/ Maintenance
· Improving Cycling/ Infrastructure /Amenities
· Delivery of new Bathrooms & Kitchens
· Regulation of Private Rented Sector
· Grant aid
· Regeneration
Community Safety
· Domestic Violence/ Women’s Safety Charter – how the council aim to deliver
· Anti-Social Behaviour and Noise Team (Member visit)
· Impact of the closure of Police and Fire Stations
· Borough & Fire Commander (Interview)
· Role of Wardens (Member visit)
· Victims support – what the council has in place?
7.2 After considerable discussion members suggested the work programme should start with the following items of business:-
1. Housing Repairs – Draper House – September 2014
2. Women’s Safety Charter – September 2014
3. Borough & Fire Commander & MOPAC – Interview - November 2014
4. Review of Allocation Policy
5. Anti-Social Behaviour & Noise Team