Agenda item

6.1  The chair highlighted issues in the Housing Commission report, including illegal sub-letting and several suggestions relating to housing repairs.  He proposed that the sub-committee begin to look into the issue of illegal sub-letting with an officer presentation to its next meeting.

6.2  Members drew out other issues from the report:

-  the potential for the council to borrow more in order to invest in its housing stock

-  whether specifications for new build are sufficient in order to limit repairs and maintenance in the future

-  whether financial incentives could be offered to tenants to take up TMOs

6.3  The chair indicated that he would take these issues up with officers with a view to reporting back to a future meeting.