Issue - items at meetings - Brighton and Hove Seaside Community Homes - Registered Provider Application

Report of the Executive Director for Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

1)            That the Committee agree to Brighton and Hove Seaside Community Homes Limited becoming a Registered Provider with the Homes and Communities Agency and authorise the Head of Law to vary the existing agreements and complete any new documentation as necessary.  

2)            That the final agreement be subject to BHSCH undertaking the necessary consultation with tenants and lenders.

11.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director for Environment, Development & Housing in relation to Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes – Registered Provider Application. The report sought approval for Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes Limited (BHSCH) to become a Charitable Registered Provider with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

11.2      Councillor Randall highlighted the work of BHSCH which had included refurbishing 406 units at a cost of £7.4M saving the Council £2.4M – this work was programmed to finish in March 2016. This change would guarantee the future of BHSCH and enable it to act as a Council builder and develop sites within estates.

11.3      Councillor Peltzer Dunn welcomed the report and stated it was a common sense approach; he asked that the changes be properly and fully communicated with tenants to provide peace of mind.

11.4      Councillor Morgan welcomed the principle of the report, and noted this was similar to the 2007 proposal to undertake this for all of the Council’s housing stock which had not been supported at that time.

11.5      The Chair then noted that the Part 2 matters would be discussed when the meeting moved into closed session.

11.6      Following consideration of the information in closed session the Chair put the recommendations to the vote.

11.7      RESOLVED:

(1)          That the Committee agree to Brighton and Hove Seaside Community Homes Limited becoming a Registered Provider with the Homes and Communities Agency and authorise the Head of Law to vary the existing agreements and complete any new documentation as necessary.  

(2)          That the final agreement be subject to BHSCH undertaking the necessary consultation with tenants and lenders.

The item was deferred.

173.1  The item was deferred.