Agenda item - Residents Question Time

Responses to items raised at the Tenant Only Meeting held on 27 October 2015 (copy attached as ‘blue pages’).

21.1    (Item 1 – Dog Fouling) Charles Penrose reported back to the Panel that gates had been fitted and had been preventing dog fouling, however; it is still possible for dog walkers to access Hampshire Court from the other side.

22.2    Barry Hughes commented that more dog waste bins are needed on estates. The Resident Involvement Manager stated that City Clean will not empty dog waste bins, therefore; they do not encourage installing more. It was added that dog waste can go in the black communal bins and the Panel suggested signs detailing this.

22.3    (Item 4 - Lighting in bathrooms, Warwick Mount) Carl Boardman commented that he believed it is a health and safety risk and the contractors have put the wrong fittings in, therefore; they should fix them. The Head of Income Involvement & Improvement stated that she would ask Rosie Wakley to contact Carl Boardman back directly to discuss further.

22.4    (Item 5 - Surface water drainage and Southern Water) Barry Hughes commented that Brighton & Hove City Council should notify Southern Water where the soakaways are because not all residents are aware of where they are located. The Head of Income Involvement & Improvement stated that she had contacted Southern Water, however; they will not discuss with the Council as they are not the customer and will only discuss with the residents. It was agreed that this will be explored further and reported back to the Panel.