Agenda item - Chairs Communications

To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 11 November 2015 (copy attached).

49.1    Councillor Mears referred to paragraph 35.3 in relation to gas canisters in vehicles on the road.  She had not had a reply to date about this specific issue.  Councillor Mears referred to paragraph 40.7 in relation to her comment that she supported the Tenant & Resident Scrutiny Panel’s view that the Mears Group should not be carrying out their own surveys. Councillor Mears stated that she would like that issue addressed. Councillor Mears referred to paragraph 43.3 (Oxford Street Housing Office) in which she had asked to see an investment plan for the last 8 years and steps being taken to protect the property.  Councillor Mears was waiting for this information which she wished to be sent to all councillors on the Committee.      

49.2    Councillor Atkinson referred to paragraph 41.9 (DCLG funding to buy and build homes off plan for key workers).  Councillor Atkinson stressed the importance of providing homes for key workers and asked for more information about this issue.  The Head of Housing reported that there would be a report back to the committee in due course.

49.3    Councillor Hill referred to paragraph 41.12 (research being carried out which would lead to a student housing strategy).  Councillor Hill asked if there was a timeframe for this matter being brought to Committee.  The Interim Head of Property/Head of Housing Strategy replied that this matter would be brought back through consideration of the Housing plan and City Plan.  He was expecting the research information to be made available this month.   

49.4    RESOLVED -  That the minutes of the Housing and New Homes   Committee held on 11 November 2015 be agreed and signed as a correct record.