Agenda item - Health & Safety Update

27.1    An officer gave a brief overview of the Health and Safety Report. The following was stated:

·         This was brought up following the emerging guidance from Central Government.

·         It was noted that the board had been working closely with other councils, partners and the East Fire Rescue Service.

·         It was stated that results from surveys identified no structural issues in blocks and they remained in good condition.

·         Further surveys were to be conducted in future with results being published in the incoming year.

·         Replacement doors were being considered for next year.

·         It was noted that risks around fire doors continued to be low and that balconies and panels were being reviewed following advice from Central Government.

27.2    Residents had the following concerns, enquiries and statements:

·         A resident stated that they would feel safer with the installation of CCTV.

·         A resident expressed concerns of people being billed again given that they

27.3    An officer stated that there was a big necessity to communicate with residents as openly and clear as possible which was why not so much regulatory data had been brought to the panel.

27.4    AGREED – that the update be noted.