Issue - meetings

E Brooks presented the 2015/16 end of year report and highlighted a few things these are highlighted 1-6 in the report.

Cllr Adeleke referred to the refugees whom E Brooks spoke about, he was a bit weary in presenting this information to the residents as he wanted to ensure their arrival is more positive rather than negative.

E Brooks said its about getting the balance correct. He would prefer that it’s kept on a low key. There is information on the Councils website buts its kept to a minimum and asks people to contact us directly if they want to know more. We are only taking 10 families in the next 5 years.

Cllr Griffith added to that saying the Home Office are pressing for more, we are only doing as we have been instructed we don’t need to publicise it, families have been through a lot. If families want to speak about it when they are settled then that’s something that can be done.

E Brooks said they attend regular meetings about the refugees and they learn from other authorities.

Cllr W Wyatt-Lowe referred to PP07 on page 24 examples to consider. A resident had agreed for décor to be done after they moved in, this then didn’t happen, is there a time scale on these works and does this happen a lot where we don’t keep to our word?

E Brooks said it’s not a normal request and explained the process. If work isn’t done then it’s not a lettable standard so there are questions on how this passed. Cllr Wyatt-Lowe to pass information to E Brooks to look at.

Cllr Mahmood said that they tenant involvement team try and meet each month before the H&C OSC, they will meet and discuss the new strategy when is this likely to be ready.

E Brooks said it’s in draft format it will go to the TLC and H&C OSC in July.

Cllr Adeleke said page 25 the estimate for the year doesn’t make sense.

E Brooks clarified what it meant.

Action:  None

Outcome: Report was noted.