To deputise for the Leader of the Council in his absence by representing the borough at external events, within the council and when necessary chairing cabinet.
To be responsible for the housing portfolio, including housing management, community housing services, homelessness and sheltered housing, housing allocations, the housing investment programme and leasehold management.
To work closely with the cabinet member for adult care and financial inclusion (with regard to the housing needs of vulnerable adults) and to work closely with the leader and cabinet member for regeneration and new homes with regard to delivering the long-term housing stock strategy and 11,000 new council houses.
The cabinet member will have particular responsibility for:
· relationships with tenants and residents associations;
· housing asset strategy including delivering a quality kitchen and bathroom for every council tenant;
· meeting tenant and leaseholder expectations of major works contracts;
· housing services;
· housing allocations;
· community housing including homelessness and sheltered housing
· housing repairs;
· engaging with council tenants and leaseholders;
· delivering a new leaseholder management company;
· rehousing arrangements as part of major regeneration projects;
· quality of estate environment including communal repairs, cleaning and pest control;
· lettings policy and policy on illegal subletting and estate security;
· response to the government’s housing reforms.